http://tomrooney.blogsforvictory.com Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:32:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dear Fellow Floridian, Like you and millions of Americans, my wife and I have been paying close attention to the news of the past several weeks. It’s clear that Washington needs to change the way it operates. We need new and bold leadership to navigate our country through difficult times – ... http://tomrooney.blogsforvictory.com/2008/10/01/lets-fix-washingtons-mess/ TC Palm Jim Turner September 25, 2008 The U.S. Marine Corps says an honorably discharged Iraq War veteran shown in Congressman Tim Mahoney's recent campaign commercial violated federal law by appearing in uniform. However, there will be no fine, nor will the Marine Corps ask Mahoney to remove the commercial. Instead, the Marine Corps ... http://tomrooney.blogsforvictory.com/2008/09/25/marine-corps-says-iraq-veteran-in-mahoney-commercial-broke-law/ Blocks House Ethics Investigation into Rangel’s Mounting Tax Scandal Washington- Despite overwhelming evidence that Rep. Charlie Rangel may have broken multiple local, state and federal laws; and despite the fact that Rangel has violated House Ethics rules; and despite Rangel’s own admission that he failed to pay taxes for as many ... http://tomrooney.blogsforvictory.com/2008/09/21/mahoney-votes-to-give-rangel-ethical-pass/ Roll Call By Matthew Murray September 18, 2008 These days, even wealthy Members of Congress are singing the economic blues. According to court documents obtained by Roll Call, millionaire Rep. Tim Mahoney (D-Fla.) wound up before a Washington, D.C., judge last year for bouncing a rent check on his Capitol Hill apartment, while Florida ... http://tomrooney.blogsforvictory.com/2008/09/18/mahoney-taken-to-court-in-rent-case-fl-16/ On his first week back on Capitol Hill, after taking a five-week paid vacation, Democrat Tim Mahoney voted to block consideration of a comprehensive energy bill. Sticking to his ways of stonewalling on energy, Mahoney wrapped up his week in Washington by voting to take a three day weekend. ... http://tomrooney.blogsforvictory.com/2008/09/14/mahoney-continues-to-stonewall-on-energy/ "We are proud to endorse a distinguished Irish-American, Tom Rooney to be the next Republican Congressman from Florida’s 16th District,” said Jim Bomford, Chairman of the Florida Irish-American Republicans. “As a former U.S. Army captain and a criminal prosecutor, we have no doubt that Tom has what it takes to ... http://tomrooney.blogsforvictory.com/2008/09/14/irish-american-republicans-endorse-tom-rooney-for-congress-fl-16/ Dear Friend, It’s like a run for the Super Bowl… As someone who grew up in a football family, that is just one of the terms I use to describe running for office. Every day is another 4th down conversion that decides the future. But because of you we have the team ... http://tomrooney.blogsforvictory.com/2008/09/10/the-super-bowl-fl-16/ We did it! Thanks to your hard work, I am the Republican nominee for the the U.S. House of Representatives 16th Congressional District of Florida. I am deeply humbled and honored to have this opportunity. Tara and I would like to thank all of our volunteers and supporters from across ... http://tomrooney.blogsforvictory.com/2008/08/27/thank-you-fl-16/ My brother, Tom Rooney, one of three candidates running in the Republican primary for the District 16 House race to oppose Tim Mahoney, has faced quite a dilemma as of late as to how to get his message out that he is the most qualified to represent this particular part ... http://tomrooney.blogsforvictory.com/2008/08/25/letter-to-tom-rooney-fl-16-from-his-brother/ Volunteer at Rooney Headquarters on Monday! What: Get Out the Vote Where: Rooney Campaign Headquarters 50 Ocean Blvd #101 Stuart, FL 34996 When: Monday, August 25 10am - 6pm Join Tom and Tara Rooney for the final stop of their bus tour - a Get Out the Vote Rally!! What: Get Out the Vote Rally Where: Osceola Street Cafe - ... http://tomrooney.blogsforvictory.com/2008/08/25/help-tom-rooney-fl-16-get-out-the-vote/