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November 1, 2019 - 6:00am
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The Tampa Bay area has emerged as a hotbed for Muslim and anti-Muslim activity. The local director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations says he's trying to cool things down.
LACONIA, N.H. -- Three weeks out from the New Hampshire primary, and voters in the Granite State don't seem to have settled firmly on one of the Republican presidential candidates.
WASHINGTON -- Callista Gingrich has done something she might come to regret -- succumbed to the Twitter fairy and opened the door to unwelcome scrutiny.
While Ron Paul wants America to quit its "endless wars," he's blasting away at fellow Republicans.
Christmas is a time of gratitude, as we reflect on the blessings we enjoy not only on Dec. 25 but year-round. But how often do we give thanks for our unique and extraordinary country? Do we truly know how special it is?
If Newt Gingrich were being nominated for sainthood, many of us would vote very differently from the way we would vote if he were being nominated for a political office.
It's highly unusual in a presidential debate for two Republican candidates -- the two leading in current national polls -- to heap praise on a liberal Democratic senator.
WASHINGTON -- In 1927, seven years before the board game was created, Washington state decided to play monopoly. It gave a private interest the exclusive right to operate a ferry on 55-mile long Lake Chelan in the northern Cascade Mountains.
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A Gallup poll released Friday found that a majority of Americans believe mental illness is greatly to blame for gun violence more than any other factor, and overall support for tougher gun control laws is below 50 percent.
The poll found 48 percent of those surveyed blamed mental illness -- the same number as a poll that was taken just after the 2011 mass shooting at then-Rep. Gabby Giffords' congressional event in Tucson, Ariz.
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Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Fla., spoke out against cuts to food stamps after legislation passed in the House of Representatives Wednesday that would cut $39 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program over a decade.
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Florida Realtors association is showing its support of Gov. Rick Scott's proposal to cut $500 million in taxes and fees from next year's state budget.
Dean Asher, president of Florida Realtors, wrote the following to the governor on Thursday:
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According to a new poll released Thursday, more than half of American adults believe stricter gun laws might have prevented the mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard.
Only 33 percent of Americans say they believe it's at least somewhat likely that stricter gun control laws would have prevented the mass shooting in Washington, D.C. -- that number includes 15 percent who say it is very likely stricter gun laws would have prevented the tragedy.
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Republicans sought to discredit the findings of a report of last year's assault on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, and they were particularly critical of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's response to the attack.
"The system failed the people in that compound in Benghazi," said Rep. Darrell Issa, chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. "Our investigation has shown that waivers and exceptions occur every day often defining a facility as different than what it actually is."
By Kevin Derby
The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) announced on Thursday that Josh Archambault will be joining the group as a senior fellow
Josh is a nationally renowned health and welfare specialist with a deep understanding of how to achieve smart, patient-centered public policies to keep people healthy, happy and on paths to better lives, FGA CEO Tarren Bragdon said on Thursday. Were excited to have him on board and look forward to featuring his original research and ideas for reform.
By Kevin Derby
On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott helped launch the Siemens Energy Wind Service Training Center. This $7 million center will host 2,400 trainees every year and has created 49 new jobs in Florida. Back in February, Scott announced the center would be opening in Orlando.
By Kevin Derby
The Florida Realtors reported on Thursday that the housing market in the Sunshine State continued to improve in recent weeks.
During the month of August, there were more closed and pending sales while median prices rose in Florida.
By Kevin Derby
Two polls released on Wednesday had bad news for U.S. Sen. Marco Rubios, (R-Fla.) presidential hopes in 2016.
Rasmussen Reports released a poll in which Vice President Joe Biden is a clear second choice for Democrats behind former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton -- but Biden still has a commanding lead over Rubio in a possible 2016 match-up.
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Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush isn't quite on board with the efforts of some of his party to threaten to shut down the government to defund Obamacare, according to The Hill.
"I'd just add a little dose of reality," said Bushat the National Press Club on Wednesday, following statements from Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal.
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