Boyd, BDA Tout National Defense Benefits of Tyndall to Air Force Chief of Staff

November 17, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Allen Boyd (D-North Florida) today hosted a meeting with the members of the Bay Defense Alliance and General Norton A. Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff, in Washington, D.C., to discuss the operational future of Tyndall Air Force Base and the viability of housing additional fighter aircraft on the base. “This morning, I received assurances from the Air Force that Tyndall will continue to be the ...

Boyd, Local Stakeholders Convince FDA to Drop Prohibitive Regulation Against the Oyster Industry

November 13, 2009

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Allen Boyd (D-North Florida) today released the statement below following the announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that it would cease all plans to impose harmful new regulations on Gulf oyster production:“Today’s announcement by the FDA is a tremendous victory for our oyster farmers and great news for North Florida’s coastal communities.  I want to thank the people of Franklin County who have been ...

Our Service to Our Veterans

November 9, 2009

Every year on Veterans Day, we honor the sacrifice, courage and bravery of the men and women who have worn the uniform on behalf of America.  For years, they have defended our country to provide us with the peace of mind we need to live our lives free and independent.  As one of a handful of members of Congress who have served in the military, I believe the best way ...

Boyd Calls for Fiscally Responsible Healthcare Bill

November 7, 2009

WASHINGTON, DC – Calling rising healthcare costs the single largest threat to our country’s economic future, Congressman Allen Boyd (D-North Florida) today expressed his intent to vote against the healthcare legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives and urged his colleagues to continue working toward a fiscally responsible bill that would lower insurance premiums for all Americans and drive down the overall cost of healthcare services. “While the House bill does ...

Boyd to Hold Tallahassee Community Forum on November 12

November 4, 2009

TALLAHASSEE – On Thursday, November 12, 2009, U.S. Congressman Allen Boyd (D-North Florida) will hold a community forum at the Christian Heritage Church to discuss the most recent developments in the national healthcare debate as well as other issues before Congress.  “The strong interest in town hall meetings throughout North Florida shows that the public is very engaged on the important issues facing the country today, healthcare in particular,” said ...

Boyd Introduces Legislation To Protect Gulf Coast Oyster Industry

November 4, 2009

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Allen Boyd (D-North Florida) today introduced the Gulf Oyster Protection Act of 2009 in the House of Representatives, legislation that would prohibit the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from using federal funds to implement any regulations that would inhibit oyster harvesting in the Gulf Coast during the months of May to November.  Congressman Boyd’s position on the House Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over funding ...

Boyd Leads Effort to Resume Tri-state Water Talks

November 3, 2009

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Allen Boyd (D-North Florida) today spearheaded an effort amongst the Florida, Alabama and Georgia Congressional Delegations urging the governors from the three states to resume negotiations on a water-sharing agreement regarding the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) System. During a meeting last week of the three Congressional Delegations, Congressman Boyd recommended that the delegations jointly send a letter to Governors Charlie Crist (R-FL), Sonny Perdue (R-GA) and Bob Riley (R-AL) ...

CNBC - 7/31/2009

July 31, 2009