Pam Bondi: Economic Rejuvenation Needs a Drug-Free Society
Submitted by Anonymous on March 1, 2012 - 12:53pm
Attorney General Pam Bondi outlined Floridas approach to prescription-drug abuse to the U.S. House of Representatives' Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Thursday.
We must have a critical mass of educated, productive and healthy citizens, because a healthy and drug-free Florida is the cornerstone to any effort to spur economic rejuvenation and free enterprise, Bondi said.
Indeed, the very success of our society will be determined in large part by the productive nature and quality of the people that constitute our work force.
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Newt Gingrich Calls on Obama to Fire Steven Chu
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 1, 2012 - 12:51pm
Hitting the campaign trail in Cherokee County, Ga., on Thursday,Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich called on President Barack Obama to fire U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu.
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Obama Volt Promise as Empty as the Earlier Campaign Pledges
Submitted by Anonymous on March 1, 2012 - 12:38pm
I realize I'm a little late to the party on this one, since the Obama speech I'm talking about took place Tuesday, but in my own defense, we do have a Legislature in session and some pretty big primaries going on that distracted my attention from The One.
The One, that is, who vowed to buy a Chevy Volt -- in five years, after a nationally ruinous re-election.
It's about the best, clearest example of what liberalism/socialism/totalidotism is all about.
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Mitt Romney Raises the Stakes in Ohio
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 1, 2012 - 12:34pm
While Rick Santorum leads in the polls in the Buckeye State, which holds its presidential primary on Tuesday, GOP rival Mitt Romney insisted on Thursday that he is also playing to win in Ohio. Looking to win as many of the 66 delegates on the line in Ohio, Romney announced campaign chairmen in all 88 counties in the Buckeye State on Thursday.
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Distance Requirement for Military Funeral Protests Advances
Submitted by Anonymous on March 1, 2012 - 11:47am
A bill that would require the controversial Westboro Baptist Church-- or anyone else who for some reason desires to protest a military funeral --to stand at least 500 feet away, was moved toward a third reading by the Senate Thursday.
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Mike Haridopolos Praises Senate for Approval of $1.35 Million Claims Bill
Submitted by Anonymous on March 1, 2012 - 11:24am
Senate President Mike Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island, released the following statement after the Senate voted 38-1 to approve the claim bill for William Dillon on Thursday.
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House Continues Support for Bill to Close Internet Cafes
Submitted by Anonymous on March 1, 2012 - 11:12am
The House voted 72-43 Thursday for a bill that would prohibit Internet cafes and arcades that offer slot-machine style games that offer sweepstakes instead of directly giving cash as prizes.
However, HB 3 isnt expected to advance in the Senate, where the focus has been to regulate the rapidly growing strip mall storefront shops.
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Auto Racing Revved Up to be Florida’s Official Sport
Submitted by Anonymous on March 1, 2012 - 11:10am
A bill to name auto racing as the official sport of Florida hit a couple of speed humps as it advanced in the Senate Thursday.
The Senate agreed to advance the bill, SB 266, to a third vote that should occur Friday.
Several senators questioned the impact of auto racing compared to other activities that are more accessible to youths and adults, ranging from football, baseball and golf to tennis, swimming and fishing.
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David Rivera Opposes Plans to Build Statue of Che in Ireland
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 1, 2012 - 10:56am
From his perch on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, U.S. Rep. David Rivera joined his chairwoman -- and fellow Florida Republican -- U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lethinen in opposing a proposal to build a statue of ChGuevara in Galway, Ireland.
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Senate Tells Congress to impose Term Limits, Honor Constitution
Submitted by Anonymous on March 1, 2012 - 10:47am
The Senate approved two memorials Thursday that are intended to advise federal officials of the majority opinions of Floridas lawmakers.
The memorials call for Congress to:
--Honor the provisions of the Constitution of the United States and United States Supreme Court case law which limit the scope and exercise of federal power, SM 240.
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