Its funny there is a sense of urgency this time around on Americas debt, not only in Washington with our political leaders, but also with us back home on Main Street and from sea to shining sea in our country.
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November 1, 2019 - 6:00am
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Mocked by The Wall Street Journal and Sen. John McCain as the little people of the "Lord of the Rings" books, the Tea Party "Hobbits" are indeed returning to Middle Earth -- to nail the coonskin to the wall.
WASHINGTON -- August is upon us, beaches beckon, and Michele Bachmann has set the self-improvement bar high.
Fragging: "To intentionally kill or wound (one's superior officer, etc.), esp. with a hand grenade."
Thanks to Tea Party fanatics, we are told, America just lost a historic opportunity to deal with her national debt.
Floridas recent drought and its effect on water supply and the environment should lead to serious discussions about water management and how water supply decisions are made.
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By Kevin Derby
Former Congressman Ron Paul, the Texan who is well-known for his three bids for the presidency, is planning to launch the Ron Paul Channel in the days to come. On Wednesday, Paul offered a sneak peek of his new channel.
By Kevin Derby
In a video released on Wednesday, responding to constituent messages , U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., weighed in on the August congressional recess.
By Kevin Derby
On Wednesday, at an event in New Port Richey, Gov. Rick Scott appointed Rep. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey, as Pasco County tax collector. Fasano will give up his seat in the Florida House.
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Another state representative has added her name to the long list of supporters for state representative hopeful Blaise Ingoglia. Rep. Elizabeth Porter, R-Lake City, signed off and had warm words for Ingoglia as he campaigns for House District 35, whichcovers most of Hernando County.
The seat is currently held by Rep. Rob Schenck, who must leave office because of term limits.
By Kevin Derby
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will be taking over as the president of the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA). Judd is very familiar with the FSA, having chaired its board of directors and having been treasurer, secretary and vice president of the group.
Sheriff Judd was selected for this position because of his extensive experience in various roles within law enforcement, said FSA Executive Director Steve Casey in a statement on Wednesday morning. He brings more than 40 years of experience, a highly successful tenure as a leader, as well as multiple honors and awards.
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Former Florida lieutenant governor and university executive Frank Brogan is packing his bags and heading to Pennsylvania, where he's been called as the new chancellor of the State System of Higher Education. Brogan was chosen Wednesday over two other finalists after a secret search process. Brogan washired by a 15-0 vote on Wednesday by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Educations Board of Governors.
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Childhood obesity is finally showing signs of decline, and Florida is one state that's seen a drop in the obesity rate from 2008 to 2011.
The child obesity rate for low-income preschool-age children declined from 2008 to 2011, according to federal data. Childhood obesity had been leveling off in recent years, a generation after it began to rise, alarming physicians and public health experts and prompting public health officials to start nationwide campaigns to bring the rate down.
By Kevin Derby
In a statement on Wednesday and at the state Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Gov. Rick Scott showcased Floridas reduced debt. On Tuesday, Scott announced $3.5 billion in debt had been paid down by the state and pointed to glowing assessments of Floridas economy from Moodys.
By Kevin Derby
A new national poll finds Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey is leading the field of Republican presidential candidates in 2016, but two favorite sons from Florida are hot on his trail while former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is a heavy favorite for the Democratic nod.
By Kevin Derby
The latest Granite State poll by WMUR and the University of New Hampshire was released late on Tuesday and it shows former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with a strong lead for the Democratic nomination in New Hampshire, home of the first presidential primary.
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