Bill Young's Former Seat a 'Tossup' while Patrick Murphy's Chances Improve in Sabato's New Analysis
National pundit Larry Sabato peered through his Crystal Ball and offered his analysis on two congressional races in Florida. Sabato made the open contest for the seat which had been held by the late U.S. Rep. Bill Young, R-Fla., a tossup while moving U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphys, D-Fla., bid for a second term from tossup to leans Democratic. Sabato noted former Florida House Majority Leader Adam Hasner appears less likely to enter the GOP primary against Murphy:
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Tim Tebow Shoved Aside for Davis, Brady Quinn and ... Brett Favre?
Is this the end of the road for Tim Tebow?
While there was speculation the former Gator legend could end up back in the National Football League (NFL) with the St. Louis Rams, it looks like that team went a different route. With starting QB Sam Bradford down, the Rams are desperate for quarterbacks since veteran backup Kellen Clemens hasnt exactly set the world on fire during his eight years in the NFL.
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Rand Paul and Ron Paul Team Up Against Janet Yellen and the Fed
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is ramping up his opposition to President Barack Obamas nomination of Janet Yellen to chair the Federal Reserve. Paul is teaming up with the Campaign for Liberty, chaired by his father former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, to stand in opposition to Yellen and push legislation taking aim at the Fed.
On Thursday, the Campaign for Liberty announced a video on the subject featuring Sen. Paul and John Tate, the president of the group.
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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Steve Israel Demand US Return Artifacts to Iraqi Jewish Community
U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., the chairwoman of the Middle East and North Africa House Subcommittee, reached out across the aisle to work with U.S. Rep. Steve Israel, D-N.Y., to demand historical items currently on display at the National Archives be returned to the Jewish community in Iraq. These items had been found by American and allied forces in Iraq and sent to the United States for repair and preservation. Ros-Lehtinen and Israel sent a letter to U.S.
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RPOF Launches Pre-emptive Strike at Florida Democrats
With Democrats heading to Orlando for the state partys convention, the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) launched a new website -- www.FloridaDems.com -- on Thursday bashing the Florida Democratic Party and its leaders
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Alan Grayson Apology Demanded by FreedomWorks After Comparing Tea Party to KKK
Responding to U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Fla., comparing the tea party to the Klu Klux Klan, conservative group FreedomWorks is gathering petitions demanding the congressman apologize.
Florida Democrat and arch-progressive Alan Grayson compared the tea party to the Klu Klux Klan, FreedomWorks wrote in their call for signatures. He even used a picture of a burning cross as the T in tea party in an email fundraiser. This is outrageous. He must apologize!
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Tom Rooney Rips Obama Health Care Law After 300,000 Lose Florida Blue Coverage
U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Fla., ripped President Barack Obamas federal health-care law after Florida Blue ended health insurance for more than 300,000 Floridians who were dropped from their rolls due to the new law.
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Vern Buchanan Asks Murray and Ryan for Open Budget Meetings
With a joint committee led by U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., being launched to iron out $90 billion in budget differences between the Democratic Senate and the Republican House, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., continues to insist their meetings should be open to the public.
On Wednesday, Buchanan sent a letter to Murray and Ryan making his case:
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Nanotherapeutics Expanding in Alachua, Creating 150 New Jobs
On Wednesday, Gov. Rick Scott announced that Nanotherapeutics Inc. will expand its operations in Alachua, creating 150 new jobs and bringing in $122 million in new investments.
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Florida Delegation Pushes Efforts to Honor Bill Young
The Florida delegation is getting behind U.S. Rep. Jeff Millers, R-Fla., bill to rename the Bay Pines VA Medical Center in St. Petersburg after former U.S. Rep. Bill Young who passed away last week. Miller chairs the Veterans Affairs Committee.
U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., now the senior member of the Florida delegation, sponsored a resolution honoring Young.
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