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Smith, Bryan & Myers Pushes Legislation Through Responsive, Experienced Service

By Allison Nielsen

Pam Bondi Defends Traditional Marriage Law, Opponents Plan to Ignore It

By Kevin Derby

No. 1 Hazard

Democrats' Nightmare Scenario for 2016

By Michael Barone

Rick Scott Inks Record Budget, Spares Most Projects

By Jim Turner News Service of Florida

Rick Scott and Charlie Crist Fight Over Education and Budget

By Kevin Derby

Through Commitment to Clients, Corcoran & Johnston Reaps Success

By Allison Nielsen

Marco Rubio's Iowa Bet Could Pay Off in 2016

By Jeff Henderson

Following Orders

Pam Bondi Draws Fire and Applause for Defending State's Traditional Marriage Law

By Kevin Derby

A poll from Public Policy Polling (PPP), a firm with connections to prominent Democrats, released on Tuesday, finds that Republican presidential hopefuls former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas are neck and neck to lead Iowa which holds it caucus in three weeks.

Mitt Romney Leads in New Hampshire While Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul Battle for Second

By Kevin Derby

With less than a month to go until the New Hampshire primary, a poll unveiled on Tuesday found that former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts continues to lead the pack of Republican presidential candidates in the Granite State while U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas closes in on former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich for second in the nations first primary.

Heritage Asks: Why Would Barack Obama Veto Job Creation?

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President Barack Obama's vow to veto an extension of the payroll tax cut if Congress includes approval of the Keystone XL pipeline is self-defeating, a conservative think tank said Tuesday. "Whats so offensive?" asks the Heritage Foundation. HR 3630, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011, would provide for the approval of the Keystone project that would bring oil from Canada.

Scott Posts Israel Trade Mission Photos on Facebook

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The governor's office has posted some photos of Gov. Rick Scott on his Facebook page from the ongoing Enterprise Florida trade mission to Israel.

U.S. Reps Seek Investigation of Venezuelan Consulate General

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Three U.S. House members from South Florida and another from New Jersey want U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to investigate the consulate general of Venezuela in Miami regarding a cyber attack. Reps. David Rivera, R-Miami, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Miami, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami, and Congressman Albio Sires, D-N.J., want Clinton to review the actions of Livia Antonieta Acosta Noguera.

VIDEO: Newt Gingrich, Career Politician Selling Access

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The Ron Paul campaign compiled some unflattering video clips of GOP front-runner Newt Gingrich, dating from his days as House speaker. The camera catches the multimillionaire Gingrich calling himself a Washington "insider" and boasting about making $60,000 speeches. Watch it here.

Tom Rooney Looks to Honor Florida Businessman

By Kevin Derby

Florida Republican Congressman Tom Rooney is hoping to honor the late Roy Rood, a prominentveteran and businessman, by naming a post office in Jupiter after him.

Showing No Signs of Heading to Sidelines, Huckabee Hits Destin

By Kevin Derby

While he did not enter the race for the Republican presidential nomination, former Gov. Mike Huckabee of Arkansas shows no signs of heading for the sidelines. After his strong showing in the contest for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008, Huckabee moved to Florida where he still resides. He will be signing books in Destin from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday at the Magnolia House.

Newt Gingrich Promises to Focus on Attacking Obama, Not GOP Rivals

By Kevin Derby

On Tuesday, former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich sent out a letter to staffers and supporters insisting that he will generally refrain from exchanging attacks with his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination -- and keep his focus on President Barack Obama.

Barack Obama Would Lose All 12 Swing States Today, Poll Says

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A survey of 12 swing states that Barack Obama carried in 2008 now finds the president losing to both Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich there. USA Today-Gallup -- polling registered voters in Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin -- found Obama trailing Romney 43-48, and Gingrich 45-48. Because Obama is expected to hold the big states of California, New York and Illinois, he maintains a popular-vote advantage nationwide, where he leads Gingrich 50-44, and edges Romney 47-46.

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After 10 Glorious Years, Sunshine State News and I Are Passing the Baton

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