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Florida Officials, Businesses Look Forward to Trade Pacts' Passage

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News Service of Florida
October 9, 2011 - 6:00pm

Florida officials say the three trade deals currently awaiting passage by Congress could mean thousands of jobs for Florida over the next several years, and several major industries in the state are looking forward to their approval.

Gov. Rick Scott said during an Internet radio interview on Monday morning that the passage of the trade deals with Panama, Colombia and South Korea would create many jobs here, particularly in the pacts with the two countries in the Americas.

The Religion Card Is Turned Face Up

By
Pat Buchanan
October 10, 2011 - 6:00pm

Is a religious war breaking out in the Republican Party?

Aiming High

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October 10, 2011 - 6:00pm

Michele Bachmann Adds to Team With Focus on Iowa and South Carolina

Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 10, 2011 - 4:22pm

Continuing her bid for the Republican presidential nomination, U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota brought in two veteran Republican operatives on her campaign team on Monday. Bachmann named Ron Thomas as a senior adviser to help with her efforts in South Carolina while Guy Short was named national political director.

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U.S. Teeters on Double-Dip Recession; Florida Already Feeling It

Occupy Tallahassee Planning Protest at Florida's Capitol

Submitted by Anonymous on October 10, 2011 - 3:08pm

The Occupy Wall Street movement is heading to Floridas Capitol.

Occupy Tallahassee has posted on its Facebook page that peaceful protests against corporate greed are planned for Oct. 14 and 15 at the state Capitol.

With an eye on the evening news cycle, the Occupy Tallahassee webpage advised those who intend to join the protest to be on the lawn before 5 p.m.

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Good News for Republicans: The Left is Really Mad

By
Kenric Ward
October 9, 2011 - 6:00pm

Barack Obama should be careful what he wishes for in these days of rage. Heading into the 2012 election, his base is energized and mobilizing -- against him. His former foot soldiers are going AWOL.

Rick Scott Says Naples Could Land Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Submitted by Anonymous on October 10, 2011 - 12:39pm

Naples could be one of the locations for Florida headquarters of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange if the derivatives exchange outfit relocates, Gov. Rick Scott told the Naples Daily News editorial board Friday.

My understanding is the Chicago Mercantile Exchange is going to move 2,000 jobs, the newspaper quoted Scott. Theyre either going to Texas or Florida. Theres no reason that type of job cant be in the Naples, Fort Myers area.

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Florida Seeks Outside Counsel for Possible BP Lawsuit

Mel Martinez to Chair Mitt Romney's National Advisory Council

Submitted by Anonymous on October 10, 2011 - 12:16pm

FormerU.S. Sen. Mel Martinez, a Republican from Orlando, has endorsed and will serve as a national adviser for Republican presidential contenderMitt Romney.

I have great confidence that Mitt Romney is the candidate to get our country back on track, Martinez stated in arelease from Romneys campaign.Unemployment remains a pressing issue both in Florida and across the nation. Now, more than ever, we need a leader who will get our countrys fiscal house in order.

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