Gordon | Diaz-Balart PR firm hit with payroll tax liens by IRS Oct 31, 2009
Mario Diaz-Balart has federal tax trouble. The has filed $67,303. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Honduras leader restores civil rights Oct 6, 2009
Lincoln Mario Diaz-Balart, as part of a fact-finding trip. They are among a number of U.S. lawmakers who oppose Zelaya in large part because he is supported by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. (MSNBC -- International)
GOP Lawmakers Meet New Honduran Leader Oct 6, 2009
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and brothers Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart say they're on a fact-finding mission. They are among Republicans who say Zelaya's ouster was a legitimate response to his calls for a referendum on changing the constitution and fear Zelaya's close relationship to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. (Newsmax)
Honduras repeals emergency decree Oct 6, 2009
Mario Diaz-Balart, also traveled to Honduras but did not speak at the news conference. During the weekend Republican U.S. Senator Jim DeMint of South Carolina led a delegation that included Reps. (CNN -- International)
Nelson Albareda President & CEO of Eventus Appointed to the National Museum of The American Latino Commission Oct 6, 2009
Selected by Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, House Minority Leader John Boehner recently appointed Albareda, based on his local and national contributions within the Latino community. "Nelson has dedicated his career to creating awareness of the many accomplishments of Hispanics in South Florida and across the nation. Through his work and involvement, he has advanced the needs of Hispanics in the U.S. and promoted Hispanic heritage and culture. I thank him for his dedication and service to our... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Miami-Dade to get $4.2 million for runway Aug 29, 2009
Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami. The money will cover 95 percent of the $4. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Lincoln Diaz-Balart in Mix for Florida Senate Appointment Aug 15, 2009
Mario Diaz-Balart (R), represents a nearby south Florida district. Some GOP insiders speculated that appointing Lincoln Diaz-Balart would create a House vacancy and special election that might be a tempting proposition for former state Speaker Marco Rubio (R), who is challenging Crist in the Senate primary. (Roll Call)
NRCC Taps 15 More for ‘Patriot’ Program Jul 23, 2009
Mario Diaz-Balart (Fla. Lynn Jenkins (Kan. (Roll Call)
Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) Successfully Hosts 3rd Annual Future Leaders Conference Jul 21, 2009
Hot Topic of Democracy in the Americas Draws Large Crowd to the U.S. Capitol --Participants Included Six Members of Congress: CHLI Chairman Lincoln Diaz- Balart (FL-21); CHLI Vice-Chair Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28); Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-18); Congressman Mike Pence (IN-6); Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25); and Congressman Albio Sires (NJ-13), as well as experts from Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Spain and the U.S.-- --Hector Romero, CEO of Signum Research, Presented the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
FACT CHECK: GOP joins murky math on stimulus jobs Jul 11, 2009
REP. MARIO DIAZ-BALART, R-FLA., SAID: "There is a new definition for dismal failure: Stimulus. This stimulus.". THE FACTS: The argument is based on the idea that unemployment keeps going up despite the transportation spending. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Members Lost Big on Real Estate Jun 29, 2009
Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla. and his wife lost thousands of dollars when they were compelled to sell a rental unit last spring. (Roll Call)
S. Fla. congressional delegation travels to Haiti Jun 23, 2009
Representatives Kendrick Meek, Mario Diaz-Balart, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Debbie Wasserman Schultz will leave from Miami for Haiti on Monday. Temporary Protected Status for Haitians will also be one of the many topics discussed with Haitian government officials. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
President Barack Obama to Address 2009 National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast Jun 17, 2009
Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL). Thursday, June 18th 7:00 - 9:00 pm Esperanza Partners and Awards Dinner / JW Marriott. (PR Newswire)
* OAS lifts ban on Cuba after 47 years Jun 5, 2009
US Representatives Lincoln Diaz-Balart and Mario Diaz-Balart, also Cuba-born Florida Republicans, called the vote a putrid embarrassment and said it showed the administration of US President Barack Obamas absolute diplomatic incompetence and its unrestricted appeasement of the enemies of the United States. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Direct Talks With Cuba Heat Up Jun 2, 2009
The offer to resume the migration talks, for example, drew a joint statement from Floridas Cuban-American Congressional representatives Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, who sharply condemned the move as another unilateral concession by the Obama administration to the dictatorship. . (CBS News)
U.S. offers to renew immigration talks with Cuba May 25, 2009
Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Mario Diaz-Balart said talks would be a "unilateral concession." ... Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Mario Diaz-Balart issued a joint statement saying. (CNN -- World)
* Washington offers to resume migration talks with Havana May 24, 2009
This constitutes another unilateral concession by the Obama administration to the dictatorship, Florida lawmakers Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Mario Diaz-Balart said in a statement. Republican Senator Mel Martinez, also of Florida, was critical as well: The US suspended talks due to the Castro regime's refusal to comply with critical elements of the Migration Accords. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
US to resume migration talks with Cuba May 23, 2009
"This constitutes another unilateral concession by the Obama administration to the dictatorship," Florida lawmakers Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Mario Diaz-Balart said in a statement. Republican Senator Mel Martinez, also of Florida, was critical as well: "The US suspended talks due to the Castro regime's refusal to comply with critical elements of the Migration Accords. "The administration should insist on the regime's full compliance with the Migration Accords before re-opening... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
House calls for Chinese drywall study May 9, 2009
Two Florida congressmen, Robert Wexler, D-Boca Raton, and Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami, introduced sponsored the amendment to the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act. The study calls on the and to conduct the study. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Watchdog has beef with pork Apr 28, 2009
Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Mario Diaz-Balart and Kendrick Meek, requested the money. Pages: 1. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Our views: End the embargo Apr 17, 2009
Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart are fighting tooth and nail to keep the embargo. Its long past time they and others in South Floridas Cuban community stop holding American policy hostage and promote whats in the best interest of the American and Cuban peoples. (Florida Today)
Reporters track the changes Apr 15, 2009
Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart - both Cuban Americans, and both Republican Congressmen - have called it a "serious mistake", one that'll provide succour to Cuba's ruthless dictators. But most seem to welcome the news. (BBC News -- Americas)
U.S. eases restrictions on Cuba, as attitudes toward Castro shift Apr 15, 2009
Unilateral concessions to the dictatorship embolden it to further isolate, imprison and brutalize pro-democracy activists, to continue to dictate which Cubans and Cuban Americans are able to enter the island, and this unilateral concession provides the dictatorship with critical financial support, Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart declared in a statement. The brothers are both Republicans in the House of Representatives representing Miami. (Globe and Mail)
Obama eases travel to Cuba Apr 14, 2009
Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida said Obama has made "a serious mistake by unilaterally increasing Cuban-American travel and remittance dollars for the Cuban dictatorship.". They said Obama should insist that Cuba release political prisoners, legalize political parties, labor unions and the press and schedule elections. (News & Observer)
GOP Lawmakers: Obama's Cuba Policy Will Help Castro Regime Apr 14, 2009
and Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla. called Obamas move a serious mistake and a reward to a dictatorship that has recently increased its repression of pro-democracy activists. (Newsmax)
Obama loosens sanctions on Cuba Apr 14, 2009
Representative Mario Diaz-Balart, a Florida Republican and a Cuban-American, called the decision a "serious mistake.". But in recent years, even the Cuban-American community has softened its position, with younger members more open to some engagement with Cuba, analysts and pollsters said. (Boston Globe)
Azteca America Southwest Florida and Its Foundation Present 'State of Latinos: Census 2010' Forum on April 16th at Hodges University Apr 14, 2009
In coordination with the U.S. Census Bureau, forum discusses the importance of the Census for U.S. democratic process Event to be moderated by Mayela Rosales, Executive Vice President of Azteca America SWFL and Host of D'Latinos al Dia, with keynote speaker Congressmember Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), as well as Dr. Debora Ortega, University of Denver Findings to be presented this summer by University of Denver in a white paper ... Keynote remarks will be given by Congressmember Mario Diaz-Balart... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Obama eases travel, money transfers for Cuban-Americans Apr 14, 2009
Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart, Florida Republicans who are Cuban American, called Monday's move a "serious mistake.". "Unilateral concessions to the dictatorship embolden it to further isolate, imprison and brutalize pro-democracy activists," the statement read. (USA Today)
* Congress rallies in support of Taiwan Mar 26, 2009
Mario Diaz-Balart, another Florida Republican, said: The people of Taiwan should know and the world should know that the US Congress stands with this strong and proud democracy. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Republicans Object to Russia Ploy Mar 6, 2009
The letter was signed by 47 Republicans: John Boehner (OH), Eric Cantor (VA), Mike Pence (IN), John M. McHugh (NY), Michael Turner (OH), Robert B. Aderholt (AL), Todd Akin (MO), Michele Bachmann (MN), Spencer Bachus (AL), Rob Bishop (UT), Marsha Blackburn (TN), Roy Blunt (MO), Kevin Brady (TX), Dan Burton (IN), Mike Coffman (CO), Mike Conaway (TX), Lincoln Diaz-Balart (FL), Mario Diaz-Balart (FL), Mary Fallin (OK), John Fleming (LA), Trent Franks (AZ), Phil Gingrey (GA), Louie Gohmert (TX), Kay... (Human Events Online)
Castro and Chavez: The Evil Twins for Florida's GOP? Mar 5, 2009
Florida's Cuban-American GOP lawmakers, including Lincoln-Diaz's brother and fellow congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, are also reaching out to other Latin Americans whose home countries have recently elected leftist leaders, most notably Nicaragua, Bolivia and Ecuador. Some contend the effort is a strategic political move aimed at consolidating their power base during a palpable shift in the dynamic of Florida's Latino community from traditionally Cuban and reliably Republican, to more Central or... (Time.com)
FEMA investigating La. hurricane recovery office Feb 26, 2009
Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla. FEMA officials conceded they have faced problems, but defended their approach. (USA Today)
REGION: Rep. Hunter visiting troops in the Middle East Feb 19, 2009
Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla. and Dana Rohrabacher, R-Huntington Beach. (North County Times)
