May 18, 2014 - 6:00pm
RPOF Contrasts Charlie Crist's and Rick Scott's Records on Jobs for Hispanics
Submitted by Anonymous on May 20, 2014 - 11:35am
The Republican Party of Florida released a new graph on Tuesday contrasting former governor Charlie Crist's with Gov. Rick Scott's record on jobs for Hispanics.
The graph contends that under Crist, the number of Hispanics employed in the Sunshine State decreased by 157,000. Under Scott, the number of employed Hispanics has increased by 257,000.
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Vern Buchanan: Shinseki Needs to Go, 'New Leadership' Needed at VA
Submitted by Kevin Derby on May 20, 2014 - 10:01am
Republicans from Florida continue to call for U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki to resign as reports continue to emerge about VA medical centers using secret wait lists. While a VA facility in Phoenix used an altered list to show shorter wait times than what they actually had, 40 veterans died waiting medical attention.
On Monday, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., called for Shinseki to go. Eric Shinseki served our nation with distinction -- but new leadership is necessary to address the VA's atrocious treatment of our veterans, Buchanan insisted on Monday.
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Dan Webster Calls for Congress to Crack Down on Human Trafficking
Submitted by Kevin Derby on May 20, 2014 - 9:49am
U.S. Rep. Dan Webster, R-Fla., called on Congress to focus on human trafficking on Monday, urging the passing of several bills which will be voted on this week.
Human trafficking is one of the greatest tragedies of our time, Webster said on Monday. Roughly 20 million children, women, and men are victimized around the world, including many within the United States. This week, the House of Representatives will consider legislation to protect our most vulnerable and shine a harsh spotlight on those who engage in such evil.
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Val Demings Ends Bid Against Teresa Jacobs in Orange County
Submitted by Kevin Derby on May 20, 2014 - 9:41am
In a political bombshell, former Orlando Police Chief Val Demings announced on Tuesday that she was ending her bid against Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs. After giving U.S. Rep. Dan Webster, R-Fla., a close fight in 2012, Demings was seen as a rising star for Democrats and was expected to offer Jacobs a strong challenge.
I am humbled by and grateful for the support I have received from every corner of our county, Demings said in a statement on Tuesday. After careful analysis I have determined that this is just not the right race at this time.
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Rick Scott Showcases Port Investments
Submitted by Kevin Derby on May 20, 2014 - 9:03am
Gov. Rick Scott intends to focus on ports this week with trips to to JaxPort on the First Coast, Port Tampa Bay and Port Canaveral to talk about his plans to invest $1 billion in them. During Scotts term as governor, the state has backed ports, which are preparing for the Panama Canal expansion, with $700 million.
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Pam Bondi to Supreme Court: Deny Blind-Trust Petition
May 18, 2014 - 6:00pm
Funding Flows to Ports as Rick Scott Touts New PortMiami Tunnel
May 18, 2014 - 6:00pm
Britain's Political Stalemate Resembles America's
May 19, 2014 - 6:00pm
LONDON -- British politics has a familiar look to Americans, with a center-right Conservative Party and a center-left Labour Party resembling America's Republicans and Democrats.
PortMiami's Tunnel Project Complete
Submitted by Anonymous on May 19, 2014 - 4:02pm
Federal, state and local officials headed to South Florida on Monday to celebrate the completion of the Port of Miami Tunnel, which will connect Miami International Airport and I-95 directly to Port Miami.
The project had been under construction for four years and came at a price tag of $915 million. The tunnel is the largest bored tunnel for soft ground in the country to date.
Gov. Rick Scott was present at the celebration of the completion of the tunnel, which he said would "provide relief" to Miami-Dade families as well as visitors to the area.
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