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House Health Committee Approves Abortion Restrictions

January 23, 2012 - 6:00pm

Florida's perennial abortion battle re-emerged Tuesday as a House panel approved bills that would block abortions after 20 weeks, require 24-hour waiting periods and target abortions that might be motivated by the race or gender of the fetus.

The Republican-dominated House Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee approved three bills in party-line votes, after testimony and debate that reflected the country's deep divide on the issue.

Newt in Wonderland

Kathleen Parker

January 24, 2012 - 6:00pm

WASHINGTON -- When it comes to Newt Gingrich's post-speaker activities on the Hill, it all depends on what your definition of "lobbying" is.

House Republicans Move Symbolic Support for Obamacare Fight

Jim Turner

January 23, 2012 - 6:00pm

Florida is already leading the charge against the federal governments health-care overhaul.

But just to be sure that the Supreme Court knows the sentiment of the states elected officials, legislators are moving forward with a House memorial that reaffirms the effort of Attorney General Pam Bondi to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act before the rules are firmly locked into place in two years.

CAIR: Saber Rattling on Iran Shows GOP is Saving 'Best' for 2016

Submitted by Anonymous on January 24, 2012 - 5:42pm

A call by GOP presidential candidates for deeper U.S. involvement in the Mideast elicited a light rebuke from a Florida Muslim leader.

"It is clear that the Republicans saved their best candidates to run in 2016 when they do not have to run against an incumbent," said Hassan Shibly, director of the Florida Council on American-Islamic Relations.

On Monday night, Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich each criticized Iran's nuclear program.

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Rick Scott Praises Mitt Romney and Makes a Pitch for Jobs

Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 24, 2012 - 5:05pm

With Florida holding a crucial primary in the Republican presidential race next Tuesday, Gov. Rick Scott is not taking sides -- but he did praise former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romneys record in the private sector when he appeared on Your World with Neil Cavuto on Fox News on Tuesday.

Asked about Romney releasing his tax reports on Tuesday, Scott offered the presidential hopeful some kind words -- and made a pitch for companies to open shop in the Sunshine State.

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Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich Locked in Close Fight in Florida

Kevin Derby

January 23, 2012 - 6:00pm

Two polls released on Tuesday find former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts and former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich in a close battle to win the Republican presidential primary on Tuesday.

Conservatives Propel Newt Gingrich Ahead of Mitt Romney Nationally

Kevin Derby

January 23, 2012 - 6:00pm

After helping him win the South Carolina primary on Saturday, conservatives have propelled former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich ahead of former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts to lead the race for the Republican presidential nomination, according to a national poll of likely primary voters released Tuesday by Rasmussen Reports.

Heritage: Tax To-Do List for 2012: Focus on Economy

Curtis Dubay

January 23, 2012 - 6:00pm

President Obama and Congress need to focus on policies in 2012 that will unleash the economic growth necessary to get the economy back on track, create jobs and lower the unemployment rate.

Business, Lawmakers Seek Hiring Favor for Veterans

Jim Turner

January 23, 2012 - 6:00pm

The state has been able to reduce unemployment for returning service members from 20 percent to 17 percent, but state legislators and business leaders say thats not good enough.

Standing between a UH-70 Black Hawk and UH-72 Lakota as part of Florida National Guard Day in the courtyard of the Capitol, Gov. Rick Scott helped announce a commitment to returning service members that is beyond the numerous thanks and resolutions combat veterans often receive when returning home.

Scott Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Tampa Army Specialist

Submitted by Anonymous on January 24, 2012 - 1:43pm

Gov. Rick Scott has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in Tampa, Hillsborough County and the Capitol on Wednesday in honor of U.S. Army Specialist Chrstophe J. Marquis, who died from wounds received in Afghanistan.

Marquis, 40, a member of 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, was from Tampa.

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