July 27, 2014 - 6:00pm
RPOF Launches New Ad Hitting Charlie Crist on Jobs
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 28, 2014 - 9:47am
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) released a new TV ad on Monday, contrasting Gov. Rick Scotts record on jobs to former Gov. Charlie Crists. Despite having spent most of his life in the GOP, Crist is the favorite to win the Democratic primary next month to challenge Scott in November. The ad showcases Floridians weighing in on job creation under Scott and Crist.
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Florida TaxWatch Praises Legislature for Cutting Taxes and Revenue
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 28, 2014 - 8:54am
Florida TaxWatch praised the Legislature for cutting more than $550 million in revenue and leaving $1.65 billion in reserve.
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Florida Congressmen Condemn Turkish PM Comparing Israel to Hitler
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 28, 2014 - 8:39am
Earlier this month, Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said Israel has "surpassed Hitler in barbarism" with its actions in Gaza.
"(Israelis) have no conscience, no honour, no pride, Erdogan said. Those who condemn Hitler day and night have surpassed Hitler in barbarism.
While Erdogan said Turks should not engage in anti-Semitic activities, two congressmen from Florida -- U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., and U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla. -- condemned the remarks. The two congressmen co-chair the Congressional Hellenic Israel Alliance.
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Steve Southerland Unveils 'Right to Haul Act'
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 28, 2014 - 8:24am
On Friday, U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, R-Fla., brought out the Right to Haul Act" which will extend state weight limits to federal roads for forestry and agriculture freight.
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Medical Marijuana has Overwhelming Support in Florida
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 28, 2014 - 6:10am
A poll released Monday morning from Quinnipiac University found overwhelming support for a proposed state constitutional amendment allowing more medical marijuana use in Florida. The poll shows 88 percent of Florida voters support the legalization of medical marijuana while only 10 percent oppose it, far over the 60 percent threshold needed to pass on the November ballot.
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In Oregon, A Doctor Calls
July 27, 2014 - 6:00pm
PORTLAND, Ore. -- "Are you kidding?" This is Monica Wehby's amiable response to people who wonder whether she will be able to bear the pressures of office if she wins her race as a Republican Senate candidate. For 17 of her 52 years she has been a pediatric neurosurgeon, holding in steady hands sharp steel and the fate of children's brains. She probably can cope with the strains of legislative life.
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July 27, 2014 - 6:00pm
Heads Up, Congress: Following the Money Just Got a Little Easier
July 27, 2014 - 6:00pm
Marijuana Treatment in Florida Charlotte's Web Law Could Face Long Delay
July 27, 2014 - 6:00pm
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