Tom Garcia News & Updates

Tom Garcia's Op-Ed Today in Washington Times, Karl Rove got this one wrong!

The Rovian Fallacy - Is Karl Rove re-thinking his political calculus on amnesty?
"Karl Rove promulgated the thesis that a pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens would be a political winner for the Republican Party. I disagree."
"Instead of competing in a watered-down imitation of Liberal Democrats' pandering for the votes of "Amnesty-Hispanics," wouldn't it be more prudent as well as more respectful to the Hispanic-American community for the Republican Party to offer a clear alternative, to appeal to their American patriotism and their own real self-interests as US citizens?"
You can read the entire column here: Op Ed: Rovian Immigration Fallacy
Please join Tom in the fight for restoring America and standing up for true American values.

Charging Our Service Members and Veterans for the Cost of War

The cost of operating our military is up significantly because of the two wars we are currently engaged in. So would it make sense to place a special tax or surcharge on the soldiers we are sending to fight to help cover these costs? The idea is absurd. Full Story

Veterans Transition Home

In Melbourne Florida, there is an private company named Bridges http://www.mybridges.org that has been helping disabled members of the community for over 40 years. I toured their facilities and was very impressed. Full Story

Commander Tom Garcia's Candidate for Congressional District 24 on the Arizona Immigration Legislation.

As a proud American of Hispanic Heritage, it is clear to me that citizenship is a national treasure and one that should not be given out freely to those who trespass on our national sovereignty. I am particularly offended by those who are calling Arizona's Immigration bill SB 1070 a bill of racism or racial profiling. I would ask these individuals to actually read the bill. Nowhere in the bill is profiling of any kind referred to or allowed. This bill simply puts an end to local governments tying the hands of law enforcement officers. Full Story

Pledge #1

I, CDR Tom Garcia USNR-Ret, do solemnly swear that once elected to the office of U.S. Congressional Representative for Florida 24, I will:

1. Hire to my permanent staff in Washington D.C. an honorably discharged disabled veteran.

2. Hire to my permanent local staff at a minimum one honorably discharged homeless veteran.

Signed this 14th day of April, in the year 2010

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Pledge #2

As a pledge to Veterans, their families and the country we served, I, CDR Tom Garcia USNR-Ret, do solemnly swear that once elected to the office of U.S. Congressional Representative for Florida 24, I will:

1. During the first 90 days in office draft legislation to establish a national day of awareness for service member Post Traumatic Stress Disorder identification and treatment. This legislation will also establish recourses for promoting awareness and treatment.

2. During the first six months in office call for an audit of and personally investigate the Veterans Administration process for the nation wide distribution of veteran's benefits.

3. During the first six months in office provide the VA hospital in Tampa and all VA clinics in central Florida resources for an internal assist inspection.

4. During the first six months in office draft legislation to reduce the current 183 day average claim processing time to under 90 days.

5. During my entire term in office, closely monitor the building progress and administration of the Lake Nona VA hospital.

6. Have a full time Veteran Affairs Officer on my staff who will only be tasked with Veteran issues.

7. Establish an advisory panel made up of leaders from various Vet groups in District 24. This panel will meet with my Veteran Affairs Officer each month.

Signed this 14th day of April, in the year 2010

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The Sunshine Sellout

Tonight, Florida District 24 Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas sold her health care vote to the President. She voted no to the first House health care bill because she said it was too expensive. She never mentioned anything about it being unconstitutional. Now, she is willing to vote for a far more expensive bill, which by the way is also unconstitutional.Full Story

Protest the Senate Health Care Bill

Please join other Florida District 24 Patriots protecting our Constitution tomorrow, Tuesday March 16 in our protest of the Seante Health Care bill. This protest has been dubbed: Command Kosmas to vote no on Obamacare.

Garcia for Congress Protesters will be at the Intersection of Alafaya Trail & Colonial Drive behind the Wendy's.
On the southwest corner, there is a shopping plaza that has parking.

Congresswoman Suzanne M. Kosmas
12424 Research Parkway, Ste 135
Orlando, FL 32826
Phone: (407)-208-1106
Fax: (407)-208-1108

For more info go here: ProtestFull Story

Senate Health Care Bill

The Senate does not have the authority to write any bills that raise revenue - U.S. Constitution Article 1 Section 7. So how did the Senate write a Health Care bill? "Full Story

Join Commander Tom Garcia at the Tico Air Show

Come Join Commander Tom Garcia this month at the Tico Air Show 12-14 March. We will be honoring those that served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War. Valiant Air Command CDR Lloyd Morris, said, "This year will be bigger and better than ever; we will have many unique air acts and attractions."Full Story

Please Join ICaucus

Please join join ICaucus if you are from Florida so that you can vote for Commander Garcia's endorsement from them. They are a group that vets candidates under strict guidelines. Commander Garcia was approved by the ICaucus board after an hour long interview. It is now up to Florida voters to choose which candidate to endorse. This is an important one.Full Story

The Constitution and Health Care

As a nation, we have become increasingly dependent on the federal government for solving our problems. Unfortunately, the federal government was not designed for nor intended to solve our social and civil problems. James Madison explained in the Federalist Papers No. 45, that the federal government's role is principally external while the powers reserved to the states are civil in nature. "The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the Federal Government are few and defined. (They) will be exercised principally on external objects, as war, peace, negotiation and foreign commerce. The powers reserved to the several States will extend to all the objects, which, in the ordinary course of affairs, concern the lives, liberties and prosperities of the people.“Full Story

The Future of Our Space Program

"We cannot cede our leadership in space. That's why I will help close the gap and ensure that our space program doesn't suffer when the Shuttle goes out of service by working with Senator Bill Nelson to add at least one additional Space Shuttle flight beyond 2010; by supporting continued funding for NASA; by speeding the development of the Shuttle's successor; and by making sure that all those who work in the space industry in Florida do not lose their jobs when the Shuttle is retired - because we cannot afford to lose their expertise."Full Story

Commander Tom Garcia Stands up for Veterans!

"We, the veterans, of this great nation have a strong voice. It is with that voice that we have the power to choose who will be the best warrior in this undeclared war on our country's most valiant citizens. Now is the time to get involved to insure that we are not silenced." Commander Tom GarciaFull Story

Tea Party Hob Nob Volunteers Needed

TEA PARTY HOB NOB & STRAW POLL SATURDAY February 13th, 2010 12 Noon - 2PM City Hall Downtown Orlando 400 S. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
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Letter from Cindy Hurston

Here is a letter I received from Cindy Hurston about the plight of the orphans in the area of the Ruuska village. Let's network and find a solution. Dear Tom, I hope you had an eye opening and heart touching trip to Haiti. I know that once you see and hear the Haitian plight, you are changed forever. This happened to me as a new nurse. It took me only one trip to Haiti (back in 1983) to convince me to commit most of my adult life to helping in that impoverished country.
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Congressional Candidate CDR Tom Garcia Congratulates Senator Elect Scott Brown

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Stop Government Forced Health-Care

Haiti Effort

Final Dec 31 Terror Message
 


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