Allen West Keeps Ties Intact to National Conservatives
Former Congressman Allen West is trying to keep his ties to the conservative movement intact despite being turned out by the voters last year. West has opened the door to a political comeback in 2016.
Earlier this week, West spoke at the Western Conservative Summit in Denver. On Tuesday, he headed to Europe to take part in National Reviews annual summer cruise. West offered his thoughts on how his role showed how conservatives supported civil rights.
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Dream Defenders: We're Dug In; 'We Have a Blueprint'
Obama's Moment -- A Deal With Iran!
In his second term, Richard Nixon had Watergate, but also the rescue of Israel in the Yom Kippur War.
Don Gaetz Suggests Residency 'Litmus Test' For All Lawmakers
University of Florida Pledges Transparency Through Graduation Survey
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Showcases GOP Bills to Rein in Fed Government
This week in Washington, Republicans in control of the U.S. House will be pushing 10 bills in an attempt to rein in the federal government, including a bill preventing the IRS from enacting President Barack Obamas health care law, preventing the IRS from targeting groups due to their politics, improving federal customer service, and making the government more transparent.
U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., said she supported these bills.
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Bay County House Seat Draws More Candidates in Crowded Contest
Don Gaetz: No Special Session for 'Stand Your Ground'
Senate President Don Gaetz said on Monday that there would not be a special session to discuss or repeal Stand Your Ground laws in Florida, nor is there any need for a special session to discuss the controversial law.
"I'm not sure what a special session would accomplish," Gaetz, R-Niceville, told reporters. He cited a lack of any consensus on how to change the law.
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