April 21, 2015 - 6:00pm
AFP Runs New Radio Spot Against Medicaid Expansion
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 22, 2015 - 11:24am
Americans for Prosperitys (AFP) Florida chapter released a new radio ad on Wednesday, urging the Florida Legislature to reject Medicaid expansion. Currently, the Florida Senate supports Medicaid expansion while Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida House stand against it.
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Don’t Create California’s Water Planning Problems Here in Florida
April 21, 2015 - 6:00pm
The state of California is known for many things, including red carpets, wine country, and high taxes. But recently, the Golden State has also become known for its struggle with a crisis other states like Florida are working to avoid: a severe water shortage that threatens its economy, its environment, and the livelihood of millions of families.
Tom Rooney Looks to Crack Down on TSA Abuses
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 22, 2015 - 11:15am
U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Fla., is calling for major reforms to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) after two screeners were fired from their posts at the Denver International Airport after groping passengers.
Rooney took to the House floor on Tuesday afternoon to showcase his Stopping TSA Abuses Act and explain its purpose.
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Marco Rubio Responds to Google Questions in Web Video
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 22, 2015 - 10:44am
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., released a Web video on Wednesday as he continues his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Rubio is trying to portray himself as the voice of younger Americans, a theme he played in the new video as he responds to top Google searches about him.
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz Pushes Back Against USPSTF on Annual Mammograms
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 22, 2015 - 10:39am
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schult, a breast cancer survivor, weighed in on Tuesday after the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended that not all women in their 40s needed annual mammograms. Wasserman Schultz released the following statement on Tuesday:
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Bill Nelson Wants Investigation of VA Suicide Hotline
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 22, 2015 - 9:58am
From his perch on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., showcased the shameful shortcomings of the mental health hotline run by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and wants the administration to investigate.
Sending a letter to U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald on Tuesday. Nelson pointed to reports of an Air Force veteran who called the suicide prevention hotline based at a VA center in Tampa in which the veteran was put on hold and called for an investigation.
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James Grant Returns to the Florida House
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 22, 2015 - 9:47am
A familiar face returned to the Florida House on Wednesday morning as Tampa Republican James Grant was scheduled to be sworn in. Grant easily won a special election on Tuesday and is now back in the House.
After a short time away, the House of Representatives welcomes Rep. Grant back to the Florida House, said Florida House Speaker Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island. With Rep.Grants return, our Republican majority is complete with 81 members.
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April 21, 2015 - 6:00pm
Rick Scott Steps into Health-Care Funding Battle
April 20, 2015 - 6:00pm
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