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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.

Jun 9, 2013

I did not vote for TARP. I did not vote for the bailout.

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Jun 9, 2013

The losses were staggering, or the indebtedness of the healthcare, a huge portion of that.

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Jun 9, 2013

Well, most of this effort has been to seek some justice in the pension, but the healthcare is actually--you have not been able to pursue.

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Jun 9, 2013

The total amount that the taxpayers are going to end up paying, are you familiar with it? I heard the estimate is $17 to $20?

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Jun 9, 2013

Actually, they got shafted even though they had been part of the principal parent company.

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Jun 9, 2013

I have never seen an era in which they have denied at least the rightful committees of Congress information.

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Jun 9, 2013

It is just deplorable that these agencies of government would be so non-responsive both to Congress and the courts.

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Jun 9, 2013

So, basically a political decision, and just excluding a class which happened to be the salaried workers.

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Jun 9, 2013

The topping up of the unionized retirees' pensions was about $1 billion, but the UAW got $30 billion in perks from the bailout.

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Jun 9, 2013

It may be necessary to go after additional folks in different agencies.

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