With numerous sources reporting that the White House has decided to freeze new oil drilling in the eastern part of the Gulf of Mexico for the next seven years, Floridas politicians are starting to weigh in.

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson praised the White House for the decision.

Its good the president is listening to the people of Florida, said Nelson on Wednesday morning.

Former House Speaker Larry Cretul will be heading to the Florida Chamber of Commerce.

Having just made his seventh visit to New Hampshire --home of the first presidential primary --in 2010, former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania continues to stump through New England as speculation grows that he intends to seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2012.

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is calling for an extension of tax cuts backed by President George W. Bush in 2001 and 2003.

Incoming Gov. Rick Scott will be meeting with the Florida congressional delegation on Wednesday afternoon in the U.S. Capitol.

I look forward to welcoming Governor-elect Scott to the Capitol and introducing him to the delegation, said U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns, the Republican congressman who will lead the states delegation in January.We share a common commitment to helping our state and serving the people we represent.We will discuss our agenda with the governor-elect and we will hear about his priorities and how we can assist him.

Having taken part in a menorah lighting ceremony with incoming Gov. Rick Scott on Monday, Gov. Charlie Crist offered his thoughts on Hanukkah on Wednesday.

Carole and I extend warm wishes of joy and prosperity to all Floridians observing the Festival of Lights, said Crist. Beginning this evening, families and friends will gather to light the celebrations first candle.

Former Gov. Jeb Bush reached across the aisle on Wednesday to join former Gov. Bob Wise of West Virginia, a Democrat, and praise the educational opportunities offered by new technology.

Outgoing Gov. Charlie Crist cheered U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar on Tuesday for selecting Shannon Estenoz to serve as director of federal Everglades Restoration Initiatives.

While he may be entering the last month of his term, U.S. Sen. George LeMieux shows no signs of slowing down. The Florida Republican, who has his eyes on taking on Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in 2012, announced on Tuesday that Tyndall Air Force base will be getting a squadron of 10 T-38 Talons.

Gov. Charlie Crist and the Cabinet members will be presented Christmas trees grown in Florida by the Florida Christmas Tree Association on Wednesday.

Franco and Sigrid Camacho, who own theBavarian Christmas Tree Farm in Tallahassee, will present trees to Crist, CFO Alex Sink, Attorney General Bill McCollum, and Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson who will host the event.

Bronson said on Tuesday that he hoped his fellow Floridians will buy trees raised in the Sunshine State.