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November 1, 2019 - 6:00am
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Many in the media are saying how unusual it is for our economy to be so sluggish for so long, after we have officially emerged from a recession. In a sense, they are right. But, in another sense, they are profoundly wrong.
The August recess was a habit from back-in-the-day because at one time our U.S. Capitol didn't have the benefit of air conditioning. The Senate and House chambers are already full of hot air without Mother Nature adding to the problem.
Some of society's most intractable problems come not from its failures but from its successes. Often you can't get a good thing without paying a bad price.
WASHINGTON -- Rick Perry's rapid lead over previous Republican front-runner Mitt Romney was predictable.
I've always considered former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush to be an astute political observer.
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A scheduled fire alarm testing at the Florida Capitol is scheduled for Wednesday evening from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., but even a fire alarm can't put out the Dream Defenders protest in Tallahassee.
By Kevin Derby
Former Congressman Allen West, who has left the door open to a political comeback, ripped President Barack Obamas Middle East policies on Wednesday and claimed the Muslim Brotherhood has infiltrated the American government.
By Kevin Derby
The world just marked the 60th anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War, but a veteran from Florida is about to be honored for his service in that conflict. U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., will present the Purple Heart to Frank Trent of Indialantic on Friday.
By Kevin Derby
House Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, continued to push back against protesters demanding the Legislature hold a special session to repeal Floridas Stand Your Ground law on Wednesday afternoon. Earlier in the day, Weatherford noted there were not enough legislators who supported a special session to hold one.
Not enough votes for Stand Your Ground special session, Weatherford posted on Twitter on Wednesday afternoon. Florida supports self-defense laws.
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Rep. Alan Williams, D-Tallahassee, is making his voice heard on the Voting Rights Act. Williams will be speaking Wednesday in Atlanta at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church following a presentation by legendary civil rights activist the Rev. Joseph Lowery and others who are launching a 50-state project to "counter unfair and unnecessary voting restrictions that have resulted in voter discrimination throughout the country," according to a statement from Williams.
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Letters went out to lawmakers this week asking them if they wanted to hold a special session over the controversial Stand Your Ground law in Florida, and although legislators have until Aug. 19 to send in their votes, the preliminary tally shows there will be no special session on the law.
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Civil rights activist Julian Bond will be making an appearance at the Dream Defenders protest at the Florida Capitol on Thursday, according to posts on the group's Facebook and Twitter pages made Wednesday.
By Kevin Derby
On Wednesday, Gov. Rick Scott announced 23.4 million tourists visited Florida in the second quarter of 2013, the second largest quarter ever for tourists and a 2.6 percent increase over the same period in 2012. Scott teamed up with Visit Florida to make the announcement on Wednesday morning.
By Kevin Derby
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is enjoying a bit of the national limelight this week as she has joined the federal government in opposing the proposed merger between American Airlines and U.S. Airways.
Bondi took to the pages of USA Today to argue against the proposed merger, insisting it will raise prices for consumers and undermines competition:
By Kevin Derby
Americans for Prosperity (AFP) will be holding the Defending the American Dream Summit at the end of the month and they will be taking over a part of the Universal Studios theme park as part of their national event.
Jillian Weleski from the Americans for Prosperity Foundation sent out an email on Tuesday night announcing attendees will have exclusive access to three roller coasters on the night of Aug. 30.
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