
Ron DeSantis Backing Raúl Labrador for Majority Leader
U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., announced on Tuesday he is backing U.S. Rep. Ra Labrador, R-Idaho, to replace U.S. Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va., as U.S. House majority leader.
"Ra Labrador is a conservative reformer who will stand for liberty and challenge Washington sacred cows, DeSantis said. He is also a skilled communicator who is capable of articulating limited government principles to a broad cross-section of Americans. I am happy to support a change agent like Ra for the position of House majority leader."
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Nan Rich Qualifies to Make the Primary Ballot
Former Florida Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich announced on Tuesday that she has qualified to make the gubernatorial primary ballot in August. Rich will take on former Gov. Charlie Crist, who qualified on Monday.
It's official, I qualified to be on the ballot for the Florida governor's race!" Rich announced on Tuesday afternoon. I was surrounded by friends and supporters in Tallahassee this morning when I filed to qualify to run as a Democrat for governor of Florida. Today, I reaffirm my commitment to this race and my commitment to Floridas voters.
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Marco Rubio: Send Benghazi Mastermind to Guantanamo Bay
With American forces capturing Ahmed Abu Khattala, who is suspected of masterminding the attacks on the embassy in Benghazi, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said he should be taken to Guantanamo Bay.
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Marco Rubio Calls for Aid to Ukraine, Sanctions on Russia
From his perch on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., a possible Republican presidential candidate in 2016, continues to criticize Russias actions against Ukraine. On Monday, Rubio called for additional sanctions imposed on Russia and giving more support to Ukraine.
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Curt Clawson Wins Backing of National Pro-Life Group
Pro-life PAC Susan B. Anthony (SBA) List Candidate Fund announced it was backing businessman Curt Clawson in the special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Trey Radel, R-Fla., in Congress. Clawson is the Republican nominee in the race.
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Mario Diaz-Balart Calls for Increased Sanctions on Castro Regime
U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., weighed in on Monday night as the Castro regime cracked down on democracy activists. The South Florida congressman called for increasing sanctions in response.
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Florida Congressmen: 'The Miami VA is in Desperate Need of Reform'
Two Republicans representing South Florida in Congress -- U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart and U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen -- met with leaders from the Miami VA Healthcare System on Monday. In recent weeks, the VA medical facilities have been under fire after reports of altered wait lists and other problems, including long wait times.
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Katie Edwards Cheers 'Charlotte's Web' Becoming Law
Rep. Katie Edwards, D-Plantation, was one of the chief architects of the legislation allowing Charlottes Web, a low-grade cannabis treatment for ill children, in Florida. Gov. Rick Scott signed the bill on Monday.
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Rick Scott Signs Charlotte's Web Bill into Law
Gov. Rick Scott announced on Monday he had signed a bill giving a green light to Charlottes Web, a low-grade cannabis treatment for ill children.
As a father and grandfather, you never want to see kids suffer, Scott said. The approval of Charlottes Web will ensure that children in Florida who suffer from seizures and other debilitating illnesses will have the medication needed to improve their quality of life. I am proud to stand today with families who deserve the ability to provide their children with the best treatment available.
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Carlos Curbelo Takes Aim at 'Obama Economy' on National TV
Republicans have high hopes for Miami-Dade School Board member Carlos Curbelo as he looks to defeat U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia, D-Fla., and, on Monday, the GOP congressional hopeful took to the national stage.
Curbelo appeared on Fox and Friends on Fox News on Monday morning along with fellow Republican congressional candidates Evan Jenkins of West Virginia and Richard Tisei of Massachusetts. Neither Garcia nor the Democratic congressmen that Jenkins and Tisei are challenging appeared on the show despite being invited.
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