September 8, 2011 - 6:00pm
Gus Bilirakis Gets Two Veterans Bills Through Committee
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 9, 2011 - 1:06pm
Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis celebrated two victories this week as the House Veterans Affairs Committee, for which the Sunshine State congressman serves asvice chairman, passed two bills he introduced.
Bilirakis HR 1826 would impose criminal penalties on individuals who charge veterans unauthorized fees on VA claims -- closing a hole at the federal level.
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John Mica Announces FAA Grant for Flagler County Airport
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 9, 2011 - 12:59pm
Flagler County has been hit hard in the economic downturn and has continually been ranked throughout 2011 with one of the largest unemployment rates in the states. There was some good news for the county this week when Florida Republican U.S. Rep. John Mica, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was sending almost $600,000 in a grant to the Flagler County Airport in Palm Coast.
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Ron Paul Adds to his Team in New Hampshire
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 9, 2011 - 12:37pm
Congressman Ron Paul of Texas added to his team in New Hampshire as two state representatives from Hillsborough -- Tammy Simmons and Mark Warden -- endorsed his bid for the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday.
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Huntsman Campaign Shuffles Florida Staff to N.H., Calls P5 'Diminished'
September 8, 2011 - 6:00pm
Jon Huntsman is reassigning staff from his Orlando headquarters to New Hampshire in a move "reflective of the diminished importance" of Floridas upcoming Presidency 5 summit, the campaign announced.
Campaign manager Matt David said in a statement, New Hampshire is a vital part of our strategy, and we want to ensure we have the best possible team in place to spread Governor Huntsmans message of serious solutions in the critical First in the Nation primary state.
Hammering Obama on Jobs, Buddy Roemer Will Hit Florida
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 9, 2011 - 11:56am
While some of the leading Republican presidential hopefuls will be heading to Tampa to take part in a debate on Monday night, one of the dark horses will be stumping another part of the Sunshine State.
Former Gov. Buddy Roemer of Louisiana will be speaking at The Villages on Monday afternoon. While he has not garnered much attention, Roemer has worked hard in New Hampshire, pushing his message for economic and political reform. Roemer has refused to accept any contributions larger than $100 for his presidential bid.
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Michele Bachmann Returns to Ames for Iowa-Iowa State Game
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 9, 2011 - 11:38am
On Aug. 13, the same day that U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota won the Iowa Republican straw poll in Ames, Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced that he was running for the GOPs presidential nomination. Perry has leaped over Bachmann in polls of Iowa since that time, so the Minnesota congresswoman is doubling down on the Hawkeye State.
Bachmann will be heading back to Ames on Saturday to catch a little college football as Iowa state hosts the University of Iowa. The congresswoman will be tailgating with Iowa state Sen. Jack Whitver and supporters before the game.
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9/11 Remembered
September 9, 2011 - 6:00pm
Sept. 10, 2001, was a strange day for me.
Dave Bitner's 'Celebration of Life' Service Set for Thursday
Submitted by Anonymous on September 9, 2011 - 11:05am
A "Celebration of Life" memorial service for late RPOF Chairman Dave Bitner has been set for 3 p.m. Sept. 15.
Bitner, who died of ALS on Thursday, will be memorialized at WC Dover Farms, 534 Dover Road, Havana, Fla., next Thursday.
The family said additional memorial services will also be held at a later date in Port Charlotte.
Read Bitner obituary here.
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Mitt Romney Runs Ad Against Obama's Jobs Speech
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 9, 2011 - 10:47am
Former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts, now fighting for the Republican presidential nomination, took aim at President Barack Obama on the economy in a new video released on Thursday. The ad goes through gloomy figures since Obama took office and includes a clip of the jobs speech the president offered on Thursday night. The ad closes with a simple message about the jobs plan: Mr. President, youre 960 days too late.
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