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November 1, 2019 - 6:00am
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WASHINGTON -- More than perhaps anyone else in America, David Blankenhorn personifies the struggle so many have experienced over same-sex marriage.
If there is ever a contest for the law with the most grossly misleading title, the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 should be a prime candidate, because the last thing this Act protects is the welfare of Indian children.
These days, our political parties are defined by their presidents. Their policies and their programs tend to become their respective parties' orthodoxies.
Like California, Florida has beautiful, diverse landscapes. This natural beauty is only surpassed by weather and climates that make both states a destination and a home for millions.
WASHINGTON -- It must be true what they say about women -- that they are smarter, stronger, wiser and wilier than your average Joe.
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Former U.S. Rep. Connie Mack IV announced Wednesday that he will not be running for his old seat in Congress, which was vacated this week by Trey Radel.
"In the weeks, months and years ahead I will continue to advocate for our shared principles, not as a candidate or member of Congress, but rather as a private citizen," said Mack in a news release.
Mack held the seat in Congress from 2005 to 2013. He ran for U.S. Senate in 2012 but lost to Bill Nelson.
By Nancy Smith
Hate to say I told you so, but ...
Charlie Crist admitted Tuesday he has no intention of meeting Nan Rich in a primary debate.
By Kevin Derby
Republican congressional hopeful David Jolly came out swinging against President Barack Obamas health care law on Tuesday, backing U.S. Sen. Marco Rubios, R-Fla., proposal to ensure taxpayer dollars are not used to bail out insurance companies due to the impact of the law. Jolly is running against Democratic nominee former state CFO Alex Sink and Libertarian Lucas Overby in the March 11 special election.
By Kevin Derby
Dr. Ben Carson, who is being touted as a possible candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016, took a large step to becoming more politically active on Tuesday when he was named chairman of American Legacy PACs Save Our Healthcare" campaign. Carson burst on to the political scene by offering sharp criticism of President Barack Obamas federal health-care law at the National Prayer Breakfast.
By Kevin Derby
On Tuesday, Gov. Rick Scott called for $80 million to go to cancer research as part of his proposed budget. The bulk of those funds -- $60 million -- would go to Florida Cancer Centers while another $20 million would go to grants.
By Kevin Derby
U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw, R-Fla., weighed in on Tuesday afternoon on what he hopes to see from President Barack Obamas State of the Union address that night.
By Kevin Derby
The Florida Retail Federation (FRF) cheered news that retail jobs grew 5.5 percent in Florida last year, adding 55,000 new jobs to the Sunshine State.
By Kevin Derby
Gov. Rick Scott held a media event in Orlando on Tuesday, calling for reducing the business rental sales tax by 0.5 percent as part of his proposed budget.
By Kevin Derby
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., insisted on Tuesday that his proposal to ensure federal funds will not be used to bail out insurance companies in the aftermath of President Barack Obamas federal health-care law has support.
By Kevin Derby
Over the weekend, former Florida House Majority Leader Adam Hasner announced he would not challenge U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Fla. With Hasner staying out, the Republicans already in the race are ramping up their efforts to defeat Murphy. Case in point: former state Rep. Carl Domino who went all out in attacking Murphy on Tuesday bashing him on a host of fronts.
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