
In November of 2002, Washington Post reporter-editor Bob Woodward unveiled excerpts of his latest book, "Bush at War," and caused a big stir by revealing that Fox News boss Roger Ailes had sent a confidential memo to the George W. Bush White House after 9/11 insisting the president stay tough against the terrorists.
Most politicians would love to be in Jeff Atwaters and Adam Putnams shoes this year. Both Cabinet officials are on the ballot this year and face third-string, at best, Democrat challengers, letting them use 2014 to work on building for the future.
Over half of likely U.S. voters believe there's too great an emphasis on standardized tests, according to a new Rasmussen Reports poll.
The poll found 54 percent of likely voters believe there's too much emphasis on standardized tests in American schools, a number that's jumped 5 points since November. Only 17 percent said there was not enough emphasis on standardized tests in schools.
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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., the vice chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, called for major reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs. In recent weeks, the department has been under scrutiny after reports emerged that VA medical centers were using altered wait lists.
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Florida's newest congressman, Curt Clawson, won the praise of the Republican Party of Florida after he clinched the CD 19 House seat on Tuesday.
"The Republican Party of Florida congratulates Congressman-elect Curt Clawson on his well-earned victory tonight," said RPOF Chairman Leslie Dougher. "Congressman-elect Clawson will undoubtedly serve his district with distinction, bringing true conservative values to our nations capital."
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Opponents of Amendment 2, a proposed state constitutional amendment which would expand medical marijuana in Florida, cited a state analysis on Wednesday, insisting it shows there could be around 250,000 caregivers allowed to distribute marijuana if the proposal passes.
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