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No Fluke: Boycott Called Over Rush Limbaugh's 'Free Sex' Spiel

Submitted by Anonymous on March 2, 2012 - 3:38pm

The "progressive" speech police are after Rush Limbaugh again.

The nation's No. 1 radio talker angered feminist groups this week when he mocked Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke for wanting "free sex."

That was Limbaugh's shorthand characterization of Fluke's congressional testimony appealing for free contraception benefits at her Catholic university.

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George Firestone, Former Florida Secretary of State, Has Died

Submitted by Anonymous on March 2, 2012 - 3:27pm

George Firestone, a former state legislator who served as Florida's secretary of state from 1979 to 1987, died Friday, according to an obituary in the Miami Herald.

He was 80.

House Speaker Dean Cannon, R-Winter Park, held a moment of silence for Firestone at the end of the regular session on Friday.

The House Democratic Party released the following statement from House Democratic Party Leader Ron Saunders, R-Key West:

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Newt Gingrich Appears Headed for a Win in Georgia

Kevin Derby

March 1, 2012 - 6:00pm

With the four major Republican presidential candidates battling it out in 10 states on Super Tuesday, Newt Gingrich is focusing on winning Georgia, the state he represented in Congress for two decades.

Gingrich crossed the Peach State in a three-day bus tour this week, and there are signs he is headed for a win there in Tuesday's primary. At stake are 76 delegates, which will be divided proportionally among the candidates.

The former congressional leader leads two polls of Georgia unveiled Friday.

Obama Takes More Flak for Tricare Rate Scheme

Kenric Ward

March 1, 2012 - 6:00pm

President Obama's plan to boost health-care premiums for active-duty and retired military personnel continues to take heavy fire, with Ron Paul and a third Florida congressman wading into the fight.

To push more people into the private "insurance exchanges" designated under Obamacare, the administration wants to begin doubling or tripling charges for coverage in the military's Tricare program.

The price hikes, which would kick in after the 2012 elections, would affect 1.5 million active-duty personnel and up to 21.8 million veterans.

Heritage: Obama Picks Wrong Time to Neglect Mideast Economic Freedom

James Jay Carafano

March 1, 2012 - 6:00pm

Mohammed Bouazizi had had enough. The police had humiliated him. They had confiscated his fruit and vegetable cart. He had nothing left -- all because hed refused to give them a bribe.

Citizens Insurance Reform Bill Pushed to Session's Final Week

Submitted by Anonymous on March 2, 2012 - 2:10pm

The Senate has again delayed efforts to reform Citizens Property Insurance, pushing any debate on Gov. Rick Scotts call for reform and reduction of the state-backed provider to the final week of the regular session.

Sen. Garrett Richter, R-Naples, the sponsor of SB 578, said he expects the bill will come up Monday, with a number of amendmemts.

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Cannon Backs Effort that Removes Mayor from Expressway Board

Submitted by Anonymous on March 2, 2012 - 2:03pm

House Speaker Dean Cannon, R-Winter Park, is backing an amendment by Rep. Mike Horner, R-Kissimmee, expected to come up in the wide-ranging transportation bill that would remove Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs from the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority.

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Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney Battle it Out for Ohio

Kevin Derby

March 1, 2012 - 6:00pm

With 10 states on the line on Super Tuesday, eyes are turning to Ohio, where Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney are locked in a tight struggle and focusing their efforts.

Two polls unveiled Friday showed Santorum with a small lead over Romney, who has been gaining ground in the Buckeye State after his wins in the Arizona and Michigan primaries on Tuesday night. A third showed Santorum with a larger lead. There are 66 delegates at stake in Ohio which will be divided on a proportional basis.

House Passes Bill for Drug Testing State Employees

David Royse News Service of Florida

March 1, 2012 - 6:00pm

The House voted largely along party lines Friday to allow state agencies to set up drug testing programs for their workers over the objection of Democrats who said it wasn't just unconstitutional, but a bully tactic.

Budget Talks Making 'Significant Progress'

Jim Turner

March 1, 2012 - 6:00pm

Leaders of the House and Senate budget committees may need to keep working on budget issues, but both said talks between the chambers are progressing.

Sen. J.D. Alexander, R-Lake Wales, and his budget counterpart in the House, Rep. Denise Grimsley, R-Sebring, said they are convinced budget talks should be easy to resolve this weekend.

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