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John Mica

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John Mica is a former U.S. Representative who served Florida's 7th congressional district from 1993 to 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Mica was known for his work on transportation and infrastructure issues, playing a significant role in shaping policies related to these areas during his tenure. He was also involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving the economy and supporting local businesses in Florida. Mica's long career in public service included a focus on constituent services and community engagement.

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Mar 16, 2016

The district head gets a vacation bonus. The kids get lead poison. And you are still in office.

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Mar 15, 2016

I was told by a representative--I am pretty sure it was out of your office and I think we have it on the record because I went back and said did you say absorb or steal?

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Mar 15, 2016

When I was there, I was taken to Helmand Province. I went to half a dozen provinces or whatever around the country, and I remember the troops telling me look at the school, Mr. Mica. The school they paid 5, 10 times. It is the joke of the…

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Mar 15, 2016

It appears a lot of money was wasted and not attended to on some of these projects not only under DOD but under the State Department.

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Mar 15, 2016

We have got lots of USAID that--tens of billions going in to a country that only has a $5 billion annual budget.

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Mar 15, 2016

We still do not have an extradition treaty so we can't go after them there.

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Mar 15, 2016

But that is not a good answer because I am the best Representative in the 7th Congressional District. I am the only one.

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Mar 15, 2016

U.S. contractors were restricted so they are giving the stuff to Afghan contractors who we really couldn't monitor or go after criminally.

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Mar 14, 2016

This Mr. del Toral is a hero, and the things he did, every test possible.

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Mar 14, 2016

When we get a memo like this from someone with the EPA doing their job, and a constituent who reports it, and we have the evidence of the poisoning.

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Mar 14, 2016

A higher schooler could read his memo, which he produced.

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