July 1, 2013 - 6:00pm
A trip to London provides an occasion to compare and contrast British politics and attitudes with those in America.
Florida Chamber Names 2013 Distinguished Advocates Recipients
Submitted by Anonymous on July 2, 2013 - 2:09pm
The Florida Legislature named 29 legislators as 2013 Distinguished Advocates on Tuesday, honoring them for championing the Florida Chamber of Commerce's Florida Business Agenda. Each year, the Florida Chamber names Distinguished Advocates who go "above and beyond" in advocating pro-jobs legislation to make Florida a more competitive state.
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Rick Scott Signs Bill Expanding Charter School Options
Submitted by Anonymous on July 2, 2013 - 1:28pm
Gov. Rick Scott recently signed a bill expanding high-quality charter school options in Florida.House Bill 7009sets out to increase both transparency and accountability within the charter community, while still providing flexibility, especially for high-performing charter schools around the state.
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Ron Paul Group Slams Immigration Reform Bill
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 2, 2013 - 1:09pm
On Tuesday, John Tate, the president of the Campaign for Liberty, compared the immigration reform bill to the federal health care bill supported by President Barack Obama. The Campaign for Liberty is chaired by former Congressman Ron Paul who made two bids for the Republican presidential nomination and was the Libertarian Partys presidential candidate in 1988.
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NSA Leak More of a Problem, Less of a Scandal
Submitted by Anonymous on July 2, 2013 - 12:45pm
Although the Obama administration has several scandals swirling over its head, American voters see the National Security Agency surveillance leak as more of a problem rather than a scandal. According to a new Rasmussen poll, the NSA leak is a few steps ahead of other controversies in being problematic for the administration.
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Wendy Davis' Bubble Bursts When Matched Against Rick Perry
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 2, 2013 - 12:26pm
Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis won national attention and praise from her fellow Democrats for filibustering against a bill on abortion last week -- but a new poll shows her appeal is limited in the Lone Star State.
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Jeff Atwater Provides Safety Tips for Fireworks
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 2, 2013 - 11:06am
In his role as state fire marshal, Floridas CFO Jeff Atwater offered safety tips for Floridians looking to celebrate Independence Day on Thursday.
As we spend time with family and friends, I encourage Floridians to take the necessary safety precautions when celebrating our nations independence, Atwater said on Tuesday, noting there were 156 fires in the state caused by fireworks and sparklers over the last 12 months. The proper fire safety precautions can help ensure that you make only good memories this holiday.
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Mike Haridopolos Finds Unlikely Vehicle for Return to Limelight
July 1, 2013 - 6:00pm
Lady Gaga Draws Fire From Allen West on National Anthem
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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Co-Sponsors Death Tax Repeal
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 2, 2013 - 9:16am
On Monday, U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., announced she was going to co-sponsor the Death Tax Repeal Act. Ros-Lehtinen argued on Monday that the tax hurts small businesses and farmers.
I am proud to once again support this much-needed bill which should be the No. 1 em on our tax reform agenda this year, she said. As unemployment is still far too high, we must do all we can to remove taxes that harm families, farms and small businesses. It will greatly benefit the South Florida community at this critical time.
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