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Vern Buchanan Wants to Ensure Bikeshare Programs Eligible for Federal Monies

January 11, 2016 - 2:45pm
Vern Buchanan

From his perch as one of the two chairmen of the Congressional Bike Caucus, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., unveiled the “Bikeshare Transit Act” giving local governments more access to federal funding for using bicycles as public transit.  

Jeff Miller: VA Letting Phoenix Employees Come Back After 19 Months on Paid Leave 'Mind Boggling'

January 11, 2016 - 11:45am
Jeff Miller

The Florida Republican in charge of the U.S. House Veterans Affairs Committee is calling out the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as two VA officials came back to work after more than a year and a half on paid leave. 

Carlos Curbelo's Effort to Close Refugee Resettlement Loophole Gains Traction on Capitol Hill

January 11, 2016 - 10:15am
Carlos Curbelo

U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla., continued to round up support, including a Senate sponsor, for his  “Cuban Immigrant Work Opportunity Act” in the U.S. House as members from both parties rallied behind it. 

Education Groups: New FSA Grading Formula Doesn't Fix Overtesting Problem

January 8, 2016 - 9:15pm

The Florida State Board of Education voted on the cut scores for the future of the Florida Standards Assessment this week -- a decision which will impact thousands of students statewide as many of them will not pass tests needed to graduate.

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Paul Ryan Picks Mario Diaz-Balart for Spanish GOP Response to State of the Union

January 8, 2016 - 4:15pm
Paul Ryan and Mario Diaz-Balart

Once again, a South Florida Republican congressman will offer the Spanish response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address. 

AIF Unveils Agenda for 2016 Legislative Session

January 8, 2016 - 12:15pm
Tom Feeney

With the Legislature meeting in Tallahassee next week as its regular session begins, the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) unveiled its legislative priorities on Friday.

Nancy Pelosi has Debbie Wasserman Schultz's Back at DNC

January 9, 2016 - 7:00am
Nancy Pelosi and Debbie Wasserman Schultz

While increasingly liberals are urging the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to throw U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., overboard, the Florida congresswoman does have a major ally on Capitol Hill in her corner. 

Ted Yoho Joins the Push to Censure Obama Over Executive Actions on Gun Control

January 8, 2016 - 9:45am
Ted Yoho and Barack Obama

A Florida congressman is going to bat for a measure censuring President Barack Obama on his executive action on gun control and other matters. 

Alan Grayson Will Play the Birther Card and File a Lawsuit if Cruz Gets the GOP Nomination

January 8, 2016 - 6:45am
Alan Grayson

Billionaire businessman Donald Trump made Ted Cruz's citizenship a household conversation, but it's Democratic Florida Rep. Alan Grayson who will challenge the Texas senator's eligibility to run for president.

If Cruz wins the Republican nomination, that is.

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