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November 1, 2019 - 6:00am
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For those of us who are demographic buffs, Christmas came four days early when Census Bureau Director Robert Groves announced yesterday the first results of the 2010 Census and the reapportionment of House seats (and therefore electoral votes) among the states.
Random thoughts on the passing scene:
Elections have consequences. The consequences of the November 2010 elections -- and one might add the November 2009 elections in New Jersey and Virginia and the January 2010 special Senate election in Massachusetts -- became clear as lights shone over the snow at both ends of the Capitol on Thursday night.
While most Americans spent this weekend doing some last-minute Christmas shopping, the Senate spent Saturday and Sunday debating and voting on amendments to the START treaty, the DREAM Act and the repeal of the Defense Department's dont ask, dont tell policy.
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Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill blocking local governments from enacting mandatory paid sick-time measures. Unions in both Miami-Dade and in Orange counties were seeking to require local governments to have private entities mandate sick-leave benefits for employees. Several large businesses argued the bill was necessary to avoid several local employment rules for companies.
Businesses hailed Gov. Scott's decision to pass the bill.
By Kevin Derby
On Friday, 46 Republican members of Congress sent a letter to President Barack Obama demanding he dismiss Attorney General Eric Holder. Six members of the Florida delegation signed the letter: Ron DeSantis, John Mica, Rich Nugent, Bill Posey, Dennis Ross and Ted Yoho.
The letter mentions Holders role in the Fast and Furious scandal, recent revelations concerning the Justice Departments handling of the phone records of reporters from Fox News and the Associated Press, and the FBIs handling of the phone records of many ordinary Americans.
By Kevin Derby
Two Republicans serving in the Florida House will be featured when GOPAC meets with Emerging Leaders across the nation next week in New York. Rep. Dana Young, R-Tampa, will be one of the co-chairs for GOPACs Emerging Leaders summit and Rep. Jason Brodeur, R-Sanford, has been chosen by GOPAC as one of the 21 Emerging Leaders at the event.
By Kevin Derby
Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey, who is mentioned as a possible Republican presidential candidate in 2016, is in excellent shape as he looks for a second term in November.
Rasmussen Reports released a poll on Friday which shows Christie with a commanding lead over Democratic opponent state Sen. Barbara Buono. Christie takes 58 percent of those surveyed while Buono only commands the support of 28 percent, while 10 percent are undecided and 4 percent back other candidates.
By Kevin Derby
On Friday, the U.S. House included legislation from U.S. Bill Posey, R-Fla., that will allow goods supplied by nonprofits to American servicemen deployed overseas to travel without charge on Defense Department transports as an amendment on the National Defense Authorization Act.
By Kevin Derby
Two Florida Republicans with international relations assignments in Congress offered their thoughts on Irans elections on Friday.
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., serves on both the Select Committee on Intelligence and the Foreign Relations Committee. He offered harsh words for the Iranian regime on Friday.
By Kevin Derby
Besides playing a large role in pushing immigration reform, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fl, continues to attack President Barack Obamas healthcare law in recent days. Responding to a constituent on Friday, Rubio continued to attack the law and showcased his proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution to gut it.
By Kevin Derby
U.S. Rep. Trey Radel, R-Fla., offered an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to ensure the Defense Department makes an annual report to Congress on American citizens facing military detention. The House passed Radels amendment without opposition.
Radel took to the floor of Congress this week to slam recent presidential administrations handling of civil liberties.
By Kevin Derby
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., who sits on the Select Committee on Intelligence and the Foreign Relations Committee, offered his thoughts on Syria on Friday, ripping into President Barack Obamas handling of the Middle Eastern country and calling for its leader to step down.
By Kevin Derby
On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott announced the federal government--namely the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)--gave final approval to offer managed care programs to every county in the state. Back in 2006, the state launched a five county pilot based on the First Coast and in Broward County.
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