May 17, 2012 - 6:00pm
Court Upholds Law Reining in Political Groups
May 18, 2012 - 6:00pm
A federal appeals court Thursday quickly rejected a constitutional challenge to a 2010 Florida election law regulating some outside groups that run political ads or send mailers.
A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta issued a brief ruling that upheld the law, which places requirements on what are known as "electioneering communications organizations," or ECOs.
Bill Posey's Commercial Space Proposal Gets Full House Support
Submitted by Anonymous on May 17, 2012 - 5:20pm
The U.S. House on Thursday unanimously approved a bill by Rep. Bill Posey, R-Rockledge, to allow the Department of Defense to work with nonfederal entities when investing in space-related infrastructure, such as launch pads and support facilities.
The proposal must still find its way through the Senate.
The amendment to House Resolution 4310, the National Defense Authorization Act, enables the Department of Defense to work with Space Florida and commercial firms to jointly work on ventures at Cape Canaveral and other space ports.
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Bev Slough: Republican Seeks 'Common Sense' in 6th Congressional District
May 16, 2012 - 6:00pm
Battle Between George LeMieux and Connie Mack Intensifies
May 16, 2012 - 6:00pm
The battle between the two leading Republican candidates for U.S. Senate -- George LeMieux and Connie Mack -- intensified Thursday as they exchanged attacks, LeMieux's launched on national television.
LeMieux fired away on The Daily Rundown, hosted by Chuck Todd on MSNBC.
The former U.S. senator drilled Macks attendance in Congress. This is a guy who doesnt show up to work, LeMieux said about Mack, accusing the congressman of having missed 40 percent of his votes.
Cuban-Americans in Congress Outraged Over Visa Approval for Raul Castro's Daughter
May 16, 2012 - 6:00pm
The Cuban-American delegation in Congress is strongly criticizing the U.S. government for an enormous mistake in granting a visa to Raul Castros daughter, who plans to attend a conference next week in San Francisco.
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Miami, posted video on YouTube in both English and Spanish calling the U.S. State Department's decision to issue a visa to Mariela Castro Espin "shameful."
David Rivera Disappointed Castro's Daughter Gets Visa for U.S. Visit
Submitted by Anonymous on May 17, 2012 - 1:12pm
U.S. Congressman David Rivera, R-Miami, expressed disappointment Thursday that the State Department has granted a visa to the daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro.
Mariela Castro Espin, 50, who heads Cubas government-funded National Center for Sex Education, will attend a Latin American studies conference next week in San Francisco, according to Bloomberg.
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Vern Buchanan: Tie Congressional Pay to Passing a Budget
Submitted by Kevin Derby on May 17, 2012 - 12:56pm
With the budgetary dances in Washington continuing, a Florida congressman has a proposal to speed things along.
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., released a Web video in which he talks about his legislation to withhold congressional pay unless a federal budget is passed.
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Disarming U.S. as Wolves Lie in Wait
May 18, 2012 - 6:00pm
In the unknown future of U.S. national-security challenges, safe still beats sorry --especially when those challenges already appear daunting.
Task Force to Probe High-Tech Readiness of Schools, Students
May 16, 2012 - 6:00pm
A new task force on higher education has been formed to determine if the states universities and colleges can handle the anticipated call for high-tech students, and more importantly, if there will be enough students who can handle the baccalaureateprograms' workload.
Florida Board of Governor Chairman Dean Colson announced Wednesday the creation of a task force to see if the states higher education system is physically ready for the proposed increase in baccalaureate degrees, from 53,000 to 90,000 by 2025.
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