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Graham, Haridopolos, House and Senate Leadership Respond to Supreme Court Tuition Ruling

By Eric Giunta

Rick Scott: Still Too Many Questions Remain on Federal Health Care Law

By Jim Turner

Immigration: Getting it Right

By Charles Krauthammer

'Big Sleep' Diplomacy

What They’re Saying: Rick Scott’s $74.2 Billion Agenda 'Is All About Growth'

By Jim Turner

Rick Scott Calls to Grow Budget 5.7 Percent

By Jim Turner

Enterprise Florida Brand 'Ties' Business to Florida

By Jim Turner

Florida Supreme Court Rules Legislature Has Sole Prerogative to Set Tuition Policy

By Eric Giunta

Presidential Debate Worth $63 Million to Lynn University

By Jim Turner

Unions Scoff at Rick Scott’s Bonus Proposal

By Jim Turner

By Kevin Derby

The National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, chaired by former White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles and former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming, issued a report on Wednesday on the national debt federal spending. Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan said he would read the report but insisted that the best way to get Americas financial house in order was by passing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

About 106,000 Floridians Will Lose Unemployment Benefits After Friday

By Kevin Derby

The U.S. Senate failed to extend unemployment benefits Tuesday, meaning many unemployed workers will stop receiving benefits ahead of the holiday season. About 160,000 Floridians will stop receiving benefits as of Friday, and about 40,845 workers will lose their benefits each subsequent week, according to the Agency for Workforce Innovation.

Connie Mack: Hugo Chavez Violated Iran Sanctions and Obama Let Him

By Kevin Derby

U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, the ranking Republican of the House Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, ripped into the White Houses policy regarding Venezuela in a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Wednesday morning. Theres no question that Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez is in violation of the Iran Sanctions Act, insisted Mack who has his eyes on the U.S. Senate in 2012. So why hasnt the Obama administration sanctioned Chavez under this act yet?

Despite CRWG Report, Battle Over Gays in Military will Continue

By Kevin Derby

While the Pentagon's Comprehensive Review Working Group (CRWG) released a study showing that large segments of the military were not adverse to gays serving openly in the military, the battle seems to be far from over.

Kathy Castor Cheers White House Plan to Ban New Oil Drilling in Eastern Gulf

By Kevin Derby

Democratic U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor is cheering the news that the White House plans to pull the plug on new drilling in the eastern part of the Gulf of Mexico. The White House obviously learned lessons from the BP oil disaster, said Castor. Drilling for oil off of Floridas coast poses a threat to Floridas economy, jobs and environment. Our small businesses and hotel owners are still suffering from the devastation left behind by the BP blowout.

White House: No New Oil Drilling in Eastern Gulf for Next 7 Years

By Kevin Derby

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.

Larry Cretul Hired by the Florida Chamber of Commerce

By Kevin Derby

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

Focusing on Religion in the Public Square, Rick Santorum Stumps in New England

By Kevin Derby

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.

Sarah Palin Calls for Extending Bush Tax Cuts

By Kevin Derby

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

Rick Scott Meets With Congressional Delegation on Wednesday Afternoon

By Kevin Derby

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.

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