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Race to Replace Alan Grayson in CD 9 Takes Shape

July 9, 2015 - 3:30pm

With U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Fla., launching a bid for the U.S. Senate on Thursday, the race to replace him is already taking shape. Grayson is running for the Democratic nomination for the Senate seat held by U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., who is running for president and has said he will not seek a second Senate term.

On the Democratic side, Florida Sen. Darren Soto, D-Orlando, told the Orlando Sentinel that he will enter the race.

Mike La Rosa Opens the Door for Congressional Bid

Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 9, 2015 - 2:55pm

With U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Fla., launching a bid for the U.S. Senate on Thursday, the race to replace him is already taking shape.

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NASA Names First Astronauts for Commercial Space Flights

Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 9, 2015 - 2:43pm

NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden announced on Thursday the selection of the first four astronauts for commercial space flights: Col. Robert Behnken, Col. Eric Boe and Col. Douglas Hurley from the Air Force and Cpt. Sunita Williams from the Navy.

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Florida Supreme Court Orders Redrawing of Congressional Districts

Allison Nielsen

July 9, 2015 - 12:00pm

The Florida Supreme Court dealt a blow to the Florida Legislature Thursday, overturning current congressional districts and demanding the state draw up a new map before the 2016 elections.

The justices ruled 5-2 to overturn the districts which were mapped out by the Republican-led Legislature.

Justices Charles Canady and Ricky Polston dissented.

Under a 2010 "Fair Districts" voter-approved constitutional amendment, districts are not allowed to be drawn to favor a specific political party.

Florida Congressional Reps Back Replacing DD-214 With Veterans ID Card

Kevin Derby

July 9, 2015 - 11:30am

Congressional representatives from across the Sunshine State cheered the passage of U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan’s, R-Fla., Veterans ID Card Act this week.

The bill, which passed the U.S. House on Tuesday without opposition, is now headed to President Barack Obama’s desk. Buchanan’s bill would ensure all veterans receive ID cards from the VA instead of just those who served 20 years in the armed forces or are seeking medical treatment for service-related wounds.

Ted Yoho: GOP Reform of No Child Left Behind Doesn't Go Far Enough

Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 9, 2015 - 10:56am

On Wednesday night, U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., offered his rationale for opposing the Student Success Act which reformed No Child Left Behind. The U.S. House passed the measure by a narrow margin on Wednesday with most Republicans backing the measure.

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Tom Rooney Adds $2 Million to Fight Citrus Greening in Agriculture Appropriations Bill

Kevin Derby

July 9, 2015 - 10:30am

The U.S. House Appropriations passed the Agriculture Appropriations Bill on Wednesday which included an extra $2 million to fight citrus disease.

The money was requested by U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Fla., who sits on the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, to battle Huanglongbing (HLB), better known as citrus greening.

Conservatives Pounce on New Senate Candidate Alan Grayson

Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 9, 2015 - 10:05am

Conservative groups welcomed U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Fla., into the U.S. Senate race with open arms.

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Replacing DD-214 With Veterans ID Card Wins Ander Crenshaw's Support

Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 9, 2015 - 9:57am

From his perch on the U.S. House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw, R-Fla., cheered the passage of U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan’s, R-Fla., Veterans ID Card Act.

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Alan Grayson Enters Senate Race With Attacks From All Sides

Kevin Derby

July 9, 2015 - 9:45am

In an interview on WKMG TV in Orlando, U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Fla., announced on Thursday that he was entering the race to replace U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., in 2016.

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