October 13, 2011 - 6:00pm
WASHINGTON -- What do you do if you can't run on your record -- on 9 percent unemployment, stagnant growth and ruinous deficits as far as the eye can see?
Scott Recommends Three Ethics Commission Reappointments
Submitted by Anonymous on October 13, 2011 - 10:49pm
Gov. Rick Scott has recommended the reappointment of Ivan Marty Ford, Susan H. Maurer and Linda M. Robison to the state Commission on Ethics.
The recommendations require confirmation by the Florida Senate
According to the release from the governors office:
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Scott Appoints Ward, Banner to Palm Beach Health Care District
Submitted by Anonymous on October 13, 2011 - 10:45pm
Gov. Rick Scott appointed Philip H. Ward III and Nancy C. Banner to the Health Care District of Palm Beach County.
According to the release from the governor's office:
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Escambia County Judge Simon Promoted to Circuit Court
Submitted by Anonymous on October 13, 2011 - 10:42pm
Gov. Rick Scott has appointment Judge John F. Simon Jr. of Pensacola to the 1st Judicial Circuit Court.
Simon, 46, has served as an Escambia County judge since 2009.
Having served as a county judge, prosecutor and practicing attorney, Judge Simon has gained a unique perspective that will allow him to serve as a qualified and capable circuit court judge, Scott stated in a release. His continued commitment to proper preparation and integrity enable him to make informed, fair and impartial decisions.
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Dockery Again Files Bill Requiring Legislative Disclosure
Submitted by Anonymous on October 13, 2011 - 8:33pm
State Sen. Paula Dockery, R-Lakeland, has again proposed a state law to prevent legislators from voting on issues that would personally benefit them or their relatives.
Given the publics justifiable lack of trust and confidence in elected officials throughout the country, it is imperative that reforms of this nature be enacted, Dockery stated in a release. The Florida Legislature must take action to ensure that our state is at the forefront of initiatives helping to restore citizens faith in government.
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October 13, 2011 - 6:00pm
Weatherford Top 3Q Fundraiser in House
October 12, 2011 - 6:00pm
Wesley Chapel Republican Will Weatherford, who is set to become House speaker after the 2012 elections, collected $190,300 in campaign contributions between July 1 and Sept. 30 -- far outdistancing all other House candidates.
Weatherford, whose only declared opponent in District 61 is no-party candidate Franklin Donald Stockmeister, increased his overall cash total for the 2012 campaign to $266,750, according to quarterly reports filed this week.
Teamsters, PBA Battle Heats Up as Corrections Vote Showdown Looms
October 12, 2011 - 6:00pm
The Teamsters Union and Floridas Police Benevolent Association are touting their legal muscle, and demonstrating their ability to take the occasional cheap shot, to fight for the affection of Floridas nearly 20,000 correctional and probation officers.
With the PBA still high off last months court victory againstFloridas effort to privatize 29 South Florida correctional facilities, the Teamsters on Thursday announced they want federal officials to investigate claims that the state continues to violate the wage and hour regulation of certain PBA-backed prison workers.
Death Penalty and Numbers Games
Submitted by Anonymous on October 13, 2011 - 1:27pm
USA Today has an interesting story on its front page about Americans' attitudes toward the death penalty.
Unfortunately, the most interesting thing about the story is that it tells you a lot more about the newspaper's attitude toward the death penalty than it does the country's.
The headline is the first tipoff. "Poll: 35% oppose the death penalty."
(It could just as easily have said "Poll: 65% favor the death penalty.")
The lead is the second clue: "More than one-third of Americans now oppose the death penalty ..."
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Rick Perry, Michele Bachmann Fade; Gingrich is Still in the Hunt
October 12, 2011 - 6:00pm
With his surge in polls at the national and state levels, businessman Herman Cain is the focus of political junkies across the nation. But there is another candidate for the Republican presidential nomination who is also starting to gain steam -- former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
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