While there were 175,000 new nonfarm jobs in May, the national unemployment rate slipped upward, from 7.5 percent in April to 7.6 percent in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. The bureau insisted this left the economy "essentially unchanged."

Florida sugar farmers invite viewers to visit their farms through a new, short video that showcases their successful efforts to help restore the Everglades.

With President Barack Obama nominating Samantha Power to serve as ambassador to the United Nation, U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., the chairwoman of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee and a leading Republican on foreign affairs, called for major reforms to the U.N.

U.S. Dan Webster, R-Fla., took aim at the IRS on Friday in an email to supporters. Like you, Im shocked and dismayed by the recent news from Obamas IRS, showing that officials have been targeting conservative groups in a shameful political overreach, Webster wrote. The IRS abused its considerable powers for political purposes, in addition to their egregious and wasteful spending that has eroded Americans' trust in government. Its a new low, and Im disappointed by each revelation that comes to light.

Both Joe Biden and Rick Santorum can claim ties to Pennsylvania as they consider running for the presidency in 2016 -- but a new poll shows neither can be called a favorite son as Hillary Clinton eclipses them both in the Keystone State. Quinnipiac University released a poll on Friday which finds Santorum in bad shape in his home state. Hes upside down with only 39 percent viewing him as favorable while 44 percent see him as unfavorable. Democratic front-runner Clinton routs Santorum in his backyard, beating him 53 percent to 36 percent.

Thursday marks the 69th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied landing of Normandy and the start of the liberation of France from Nazi control. U.S. Rep. Bill Posey honored the occasion with a statement on Thursday.

Florida congressman Republican Dennis Ross and congresswoman Democrat Kathy Castor teamed up on Thursday to introduce a bill mandating that Social Security numbers are truncated, limiting the number of visible digits. Both Ross and Castor insisted that this bill will help protect against identity theft.

Is Marco Rubio the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination? Over at The Run, David Catanese makes the argument that Rubio is the favorite for the moment -- but only a slight one. Catanese makes some interesting points, especially in regard to Rubios fundraising supremacy over Rand Paul. Looking at other hopefuls, Catanese rightfully downplays Chris Christies chances while insisting we need to keep an eye on Scott Walker.

An NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll released on Thursday finds President Barack Obamas federal health-care law remains very unpopular. Almost a majority of those surveyed -- 49 percent -- say the law is a bad idea, while only 37 percent think it is a good one. This is the largest percentage who have ever said the law is a bad idea since the poll started asking the question back in 2009.

U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Fla., serves on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee and praised the recent passage of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs bill which passed 421-4. In a time of tight budgets, taking care of our nations veterans has to remain our top priority, Rooney, himself a veteran, said on Wednesday. If we dont keep our promises to those who wore the uniform, what would that say about who we are as a country, and how could we expect future generations of Americans to serve?

Former Congressman Allen West is turning up the rhetoric as he continues to remain in the spotlight despite his loss to Democrat Patrick Murphy in November. West took to Facebook on Wednesday and hinted that Attorney General Eric Holder, who is drawing fire for his role in targeting members of the press for investigation, is more dangerous than the leader of al-Qaida.

From her perch as chairwoman of the House Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., ripped the Obama administrations handling of the crisis in Syria.

Most political observers and pundits believe U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., will seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2016. Rubios support of Republicans across the nation only adds to that perception.

With less than three weeks to go until voters in Massachusetts vote to replace John Kerry, Florida Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is urging conservatives to help Gabriel Gomezs Senate bid. From his Reclaim America PAC, Rubio, who is widely expected to run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016, sent out an email to supporters praising Gomez and warning that Democrats will go all out to help U.S. Rep. Ed Markey, D-Mass., keep the seat in their column.

Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw insisted on Wednesday that the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MILCON) Appropriations Bill (HR 2216) will benefit the First Coast. Crenshaw, who serves on the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, joined 420 other congressmen in passing the bill on Tuesday.