On Wednesday, Gov. Rick Scott applauded the news that the state Department of Environmental Protection would look to cut its budget by $700 million, mostly through arrangements with the five water management districts across the state.
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By Kevin Derby
Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich of Georgia, still a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination despite his campaigns struggles this summer, took aim at the 'supercommittee set up by Congress as part of the deal to raise the federal debt ceiling. The committee is tasked with cutting $1.2 trillion from the federal government over the next 10 years.
By Kevin Derby
On Wednesday, state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Herschel Vinyard said that a new agreement between his agency and the five water management districts could lead to Florida taxpayers saving more than $700 million and he intends to cut their slice of budget by that much next year. These savings come from reducing staff levels, debt management and cutting nonessential costs.
By Kevin Derby
Supporters of U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, cheered the news that a new poll from Rasmussen Reports showed their candidate in a dead heat when matched against President Barack Obama. The poll had Obama taking 39 percent and Paul right behind him with 38 percent.
By Kevin Derby
Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Sandy Adams, who represents parts of the Space Coast, weighed in with the news that Hurricane Irene looks headed away from the Sunshine State.
While it appears Hurricane Irene is going to miss Floridas coastline, it is a good reminder of the threat our state faces from the hurricane season, insisted Adams on Wednesday.
By Kevin Derby
On Tuesday night, Florida Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio spoke at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and he offered warm words of praise for that conservative icon.Before giving the speech, Rubio came in with former first lady Nancy Reagan. Mrs. Reagan, who is now 90, had a fall and Floridas junior senator helped her recover.
By Kevin Derby
On Tuesday night, Florida Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio spoke at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library as he continued a swing through California, raising his national profile and speculation that he is angling for the vice presidential spot on the 2012 Republican ticket.
Praising Reagans leadership, Rubio took aim at the size and scope of the federal government.
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He didn't come out with an endorsement, but Jeb Bush said Tuesday that he likes GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman "a lot."
Bush's remarks on Neil Cavuto's Fox News show came in response to Huntsman's recent suggestion that neither Rick Perry nor Michele Bachmann was "electable" because of their hard-line conservative views.
Complimenting Huntsman, Bush urged patience and open-mindedness by Republican voters.
"It's early to be dissatisfied with the candidates," Bush said, reiterating that he is "definitely not running" for the White House.
By Kevin Derby
A poll unveiled on Tuesday revealed that President Barack Obama is in serious trouble in Florida as he seeks re-election in 2012.
By Kevin Derby
On Tuesday, the American Conservative Union (ACU)announced that Gov. Rick Perry of Texas, one of the leading candidates in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, will be speaking to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) event that will be held in Orlando on Friday, Sept. 23.
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