Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. John Mica [R, FL-7]

Many Lake Harney residents won't leave homes to rising St. Johns River

2008-08-27T00:00:00Z

Some residents on Lake Harney in Seminole County are hunkering down rather than fleeing the rising flood waters caused by Tropical Storm Fay.

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Guest Commentary: Commuter rail should be at top of Crist’s list

2008-08-23T00:00:00Z

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has announced a new economic stimulus plan — Accelerate Florida — and called for state agency heads to spend nearly $30 billion in approved construction funds to jump-start Florida’s sluggish economy. At his press conferenc

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Guest Commentary: Commuter rail should be at top of Cristâ€™s list

2008-08-23T00:00:00Z

Just a week ago, US Rep. John Mica, R-7th District, announced that the federal government has approved the commuter rail project to enter the final design ...

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Region is ready for commuter rail

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

Also last week, Congressman John Mica announced that the Federal Transit Administration has approved starting the commuter-rail project's final design phase ...

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Tropical storm Fay an untidy visitor

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

That's when Thomas started calling officials including Gov. Charlie Crist and US Rep. John Mica, R-Fla. By 5 pm Tuesday, Thomas said the DEP issued her a ...

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Amtrak intends to spend millions on Auto Train station

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

SANFORD Amtrak representatives on Tuesday outlined plans to renovate Sanford's Auto Train station, according to a statement from U.S. Rep. John Mica, R-Winter Park. The station was heavily damaged during the 2004 hurricane season. Improvements will

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Amtrak Auto Train Station To Get Major Facelift

2008-08-19T00:00:00Z

Congressman John Mica toured the facility Tuesday and emphasized the importance of the station being able to handle future passenger loads. ...

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County breaks ground on tower

2008-08-19T00:00:00Z

US Rep. John Mica, R-Winter Park, was on hand for the ceremony. In a statement, Mica said the tower project will bring increased safety and greater economic ...

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Why I Can Beat John Mica (R-FL)

2008-08-16T00:00:00Z

We will never have a better chance than NOW to unseat John Mica! I am the only candidate with experience in the political arena fighting for the issues that ...

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Tower project nears launch

2008-08-15T00:00:00Z

US Rep. John Mica, (R-Winter Park) is expected to be in attendance at the groundbreaking ceremony. Mica serves on the House Transportation and ...

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Supporters report commuter rail project moves to final design

2008-08-12T00:00:00Z

LAKE BUENA VISTA -- Florida transportation officials have the federal go-ahead to start final design of the proposed Central Florida commuter rail project, rail supporters announced Monday. The nod opens the door for $30 million in federal money,

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Federal Transit Administration OKs final design for Orlando-area ...

2008-08-12T00:00:00Z

US Rep. John Mica, R-Winter Park, announced Monday during a news conference at a Walt Disney World hotel that the venture had been approved for final design ...

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Final design approval keeps commuter rail project alive

2008-08-11T00:00:00Z

Central Florida's planned commuter-rail project passed a technical hurdle Monday, freeing up as much as $60 million to spend on land for proposed stations and train cars.

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Commuter Rail Going Full Steam Ahead

2008-08-11T00:00:00Z

After a brief derailment on the federal level, on Monday, US Rep. John Mica announced that commuter rail has been given the green light by the federal ...

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House hearings to be held on DHL-UPS pact

2008-08-09T00:00:00Z

The ranking member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is US Rep. John Mica of Florida. Mica recently toured the Wilmington Air Park ...

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Dems vying for Mica's post split over offshore drilling

2008-08-09T00:00:00Z

26 primary. The winner will square off in the Nov. 4 general election against one of the state's veteran politicians, Rep. John Mica, R-Winter Park. ...

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Earmarks Aren't Helping Congress or the Taxpayers

2008-08-08T00:00:00Z

Rep. John Mica's July 30 letter equates the US Department of Transportation's innovative Urban Partnership Agreement program in 2007 with congressional ...

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Florida GOP opens Volusia campaign office

2008-08-08T00:00:00Z

US Rep. John Mica, R-Winter Park, joined local Republican Party leaders, elected officials and volunteers from Volusia County for the grand opening ceremony ...

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2008-08-08T00:00:00Z

The ranking member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is US Rep. John Mica of Florida. Mica recently toured the Wilmington Air Park ...

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Armitage campaign manager quits; she says "good riddance"

2008-08-08T00:00:00Z

Armitage, who is running against Clyde Malloy for the chance to unseat veteran Republican US Rep. John Mica, said Dawson â€œwas great with the pep talks and ...

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