September 13, 2011 - 6:00pm
Gus Bilirakis Calls Out Eric Holder on 'Fast and Furious'
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 14, 2011 - 3:59pm
From his perch on the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, Florida Republican Congressman Gus Bilirakis is demanding answers from the Obama administration regarding the Fast and Furious program in which the federal government knowingly allowed criminals to obtain weapons -- which resulted in the death of at least two federal agents.
Bilirakis sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder demanding to know about the roles played by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in the failed program.
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NASA Unveils SLS Design for Deeper Space Exploration
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 14, 2011 - 3:24pm
On Wednesday, NASA unveiled the design of the Space Launch System (SLS) which, when completed, will be able to propel the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle far outside the Earths orbit and pave the way for deeper space exploration -- including expeditions to asteroids and Mars. NASA officials are optimistic that the first SLS rocket will be launched in 2017.
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Welfare Drug Test Saves Taxpayer Money, Study Finds
September 13, 2011 - 6:00pm
Study Finds Drug Testing Welfare Applicants Leads to Taxpayer Savings
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 14, 2011 - 2:39pm
Floridas new law requiring welfare recipients to undergo drug tests before receiving temporary cash assistance garnered high marks in a study released on Wednesday by the Naples-based Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA), a conservative think tank.
Tarren Bragdon, a former Maine state representative who is the president and CEO of the FGA, authored The Impact of Floridas New Drug Test Requirement for Welfare Cash Assistance.
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Rick Perry Leads, Michele Bachmann Fades in GOP Pack
September 13, 2011 - 6:00pm
Florida SATs: Participation Up, Scores Down
September 13, 2011 - 6:00pm
Teamsters, Governor's Office Clash on Prison Bidding
September 13, 2011 - 6:00pm
Adam Hasner Releases Web Video on Why He's Running for Senate
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 14, 2011 - 12:27pm
Former state House Majority Leader Adam Hasner, now running in the crowded Republican primary to take on Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in 2012, unveiled the second in a series of Web videos -- this one focusing on why he chose to enter the race.
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Prominent Business Leaders Back Jon Huntsman for GOP Nomination
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 14, 2011 - 11:39am
Republican presidential hopeful former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman announced on Wednesday that prominent business leaders were joining his campaign in an advisory capacity. In a statement, Huntsman unveiled the support of John Mack, the executive chairman of the board of Morgan Stanley. Mack will serve as chairman of the Huntsman campaigns Business Advisory Council.Other council members include Gary Loveman, the chairman, president and CEO of Caesars Entertainment Corp.; Nike co-founder Phil Knight; and former U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chairman Tom Bell.
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