
Tom Rooney Pushes Back Against Obama's Latest Gun Grab
On Friday, U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Fla., came out swinging at the Obama administrations efforts to crack down on green tip ammunition.
Rooney brought out his Protecting Second Amendment Rights Act on Friday. The bill would ensure the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and other federal agencies wont be able to ban the manufacturing and sale of 5.56 mm/.223 caliber M855 green tip ammo which are commonly used in hunting. The ATF recently proposed to stop the manufacturing and sale of that kind of ammunition.
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Marco Rubio, Bill Nelson Push for Info on IS Killing Americans
On Wednesday, Floridas two U.S. senators -- Democrat Bill Nelson and Republican Marco Rubio -- joined together with eight other senators to introduce a bill updating the U.S. State Departments Rewards for Justice Program offering up to $5 million for information on the murder of four Americans by Islamic State (IS) terrorists.
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Gus Bilirakis Takes Aim at Obama's Net Neutrality Plan
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., weighed in on President Barack Obamas plan to offer more regulations on the Internet on Thursday. Obamas net neutrality proposal is before the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday where it is expected to pass on a 3-2 vote.
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Rick Scott Keeps Maurice Ferre, Kenneth Wright on Transportation Commission
Gov. Rick Scott, R-Fla., announced on Wednesday he was keeping former Miami Mayor Maurice Ferre and former Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioner Kenneth Wright on the Florida Transportation Commission.
When first named by Scott to the Transportation Commission in 2011, Ferre ranked as one of the most high-profile Democrats appointed by the Republican governor. Ferre had broken with his party to back Scott during the 2010 election cycle, backing the Republican candidate over Democratic nominee Alex Sink.
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Alan Williams Honored as Legislator of the Year by NBCSL
Florida Rep. Alan Williams, D-Tallahassee, was named as the Legislator of the Year by the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL), a group which represents almost 675 lawmakers from 46 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The NBCSL praised Williams for his work on extending voter hours, his efforts to ensure the state Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles educates Floridians on drowsy driving and his role in the creation of a Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame.
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Vern Buchanan Backs TPP, Promotes Free Trade With Asia
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., one of the senior members of the U.S. House Trade Subcommittee, toured Asia last week as part of a trade mission led by U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and highlighted the importance of free trade.
Buchanan talked with leaders from Japan, Singapore and Malaysia about the proponed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). During his time in Asia, Buchanan met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and Singapore President Tony Tan.
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Ted Yoho: Obama Ignores American People With Keystone XL Veto
U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., has been an advocate for the Keystone XL Pipeline, even comparing it to the transcontinental railroad of the 19th century. On Tuesday, Yoho ripped into President Barack Obama for vetoing a bill authorizing the Keystone XL.
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Bill Shuster Hits South Florida to Talk Transportation Issues
U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa., the chairman of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, was in South Florida on Tuesday to meet with U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla., and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo regarding transportation issues in the region.
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Dennis Ross Slams Obama for Vetoing Keystone XL
U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Fla., part of the Republican leadership as senior deputy majority whip, slammed President Barack Obama for vetoing the Keystone XL Pipeline on Tuesday.
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RPOF: Obama Could Learn a Few Things From Rick Scott
President Barack Obama hits Florida on Wednesday and state Rep. Blaise Ingoglia, R-Spring Hill, the chairman of the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) said on Tuesday that he would be wise to study Gov. Rick Scotts playbook.
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