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Ron Paul Reels In His Own Donor Whale, Peter Thiel

Submitted by Nancy Smith on February 20, 2012 - 3:57pm

Ron Paul has his own billionaire now.

True, the Texas congressman built a reputation on his army of small donors, but in this day and age, a presidential candidate needs a mountain of cash to keep on trucking -- especially when he's not on top of the pack.

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Arizona's Hardline Anti-Immigration Sheriff Paul Bebau, GOP Star, Outed as Gay by His Mexican Lover

Submitted by Nancy Smith on February 20, 2012 - 3:18pm

In the strange-but-all-too-true department ...

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Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum Duel in Close Michigan Contest

Kevin Derby

February 19, 2012 - 6:00pm

With a week to go until Republicans hit the polls in primaries in Arizona and Michigan, the two leading candidates for the GOPs presidential nomination -- former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania focused Monday on the Great Lakes State.

While his father served as governor of Michigan during the 1960s and he beat John McCain to win the primary in 2008, Romney currently trails Santorum there, according to most polls, but there are signs that he is regaining his footing.

Ron Paul Shows No Signs of Slowing Down on Fundraising

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 20, 2012 - 2:44pm

Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul raised big bucks in January and shows no signs of slowing down.

Aaron Blake over at the Washington Post has the details of Pauls fundraising in January when the Texas congressman reeled in $4.5 million for his campaign. The Paul team is wrapping up a fundraising drive on Monday, looking to raise $2 million.

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John Glenn: It was 50 Years Ago Today -- 'Godspeed'

Submitted by Anonymous on February 20, 2012 - 1:48pm

You might remember when it happened. You might just remember seeing it covered on previous anniversaries or other space-related programs, but once you do, it's tough to forget hearing that countdown introduced with the timeless, "Godspeed, John Glenn."

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Rick Santorum Wins Endorsement of Major Pro-Life Group

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 20, 2012 - 1:25pm

The Susan B. Anthony List (SBA List), a group of more than 365,000 members that support pro-life women in politics, announced on Monday that it was backing Rick Santorum for the Republican presidential nomination.

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Pam Bondi Announces Website for Claims in LCD Panel Settlement

Submitted by Anonymous on February 20, 2012 - 12:22pm

Attorney General Pam Bondis office has announced a website for those who believe they qualify for some of Florida's $14.7 million share in a settlement with makers of LCD panels.

The settlement reached in December was between eight states -- worth a combined $538.5 million -- and a number of electronic manufacturers that include: Chimei Innolux Corp., Chunghwa Picture Tubes Ltd., Epson Imaging Devices Corp., HannStar Display Corp., Hitachi Displays Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., and Sharp Corp.

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Associated Industries of Florida Applauds Court Decision on EPA Water Rules

Submitted by Anonymous on February 20, 2012 - 12:17pm

Associated Industries of Florida said Monday that a federal court ruling showed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had "overreached its authority" in setting water-quality standards for the states streams and rivers.

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Pickup Truck Crashes into U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney’s Stuart Office

Submitted by Anonymous on February 20, 2012 - 11:44am

The driver of a pickup truck was charged with careless driving after crashing into U.S. Rep. Tom Rooneys waterfront office in downtown Stuart on Saturday afternoon.

Stuart Police reported that Norman Vickery, who wasnt injured, accidentally stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake pedal, before driving fully into the converted home, according to WPBF TV25.

The office of the Tequesta Republican wasn't occupied until the pickup truck entered the building.

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Jeff Atwater: North Port Man Charged with Workers’ Comp Fraud

Submitted by Anonymous on February 20, 2012 - 10:42am

A North Port man was charged with workers compensation fraud and grand theft for allegedly filing false insurance claims that allowed him to collect more than $34,000 between December 2006 and August 2011, the office of Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater announced Monday.

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