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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 7, 2013

That is the criteria that you are using? You are no longer using, again, the defunct method by which we got the Ferguson--I was going to say 'monster'--the Ferguson monster to the taxpayers?

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Mar 7, 2013

I love Mr. Goldstein, he is great, but he is sort of like--I saw the forensic school down here.

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Mar 7, 2013

Sometimes it is the only way we can get GSA's attention.

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Mar 7, 2013

The thing is sitting vacant. We are incurring costs on a vacant building that is substantial.

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Mar 7, 2013

I try to do these, and we try to work with the agencies, the GSA.

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Mar 7, 2013

We are closing down facilities and services to the public because we are basically on the verge of financial disruption in the country.

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Mar 7, 2013

But the sales, $20 million. I mean, I did that yesterday on the old power station in Georgetown.

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Mar 7, 2013

The clock is ticking. The cash register is ringing up deficit spending.

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Mar 7, 2013

I want to take full responsibility if Congress is tying your hands or the law doesn't allow you the flexibility you need.

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Mar 4, 2013

We could eliminate food service. Do you think anyone would starve between here and New York?

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Mar 4, 2013

So maybe you could supply the committee with some information on the savings and elimination of the programs at a time when we are trying to save money.

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Mar 4, 2013

We have $3 billion in annual expenditures for IT in your Department and we have 400 information systems; some duplicative, some archaic, some obsolete.

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