June 14, 2011 - 6:00pm
DALLAS -- For a conservative Texan seeking national office, it could hardly get better than this:
As Neighbors Crack Down on Illegals, Florida Becomes 'Sanctuary'
June 13, 2011 - 6:00pm
While Florida failed to approve an E-Verify bill this year, all of its neighboring states and even Congress are moving forward with immigration laws.
Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi have passed tough E-Verify laws requiring employers to use the federal database to check the legal status of newly hired workers.
"Florida is a peninsula surrounded by water and states with mandatory E-Verify laws," said George Fuller, a Florida-based immigration activist.
Drugs, Costs for Welfare Screenings: DCF Releases List
June 13, 2011 - 6:00pm
In Maiden Speech, Marco Rubio Calls for New 'American Miracle'
June 13, 2011 - 6:00pm
In his maiden speech to the U.S. Senate, Sen. Marco Rubio on Tuesday called for America's "shining city on the hill" to remain a bright beacon for the world.
The son of Cuban immigrants, Rubio invoked his personal journey in describing the "American Miracle" of liberty, security and prosperity.
Opening his remarks with a brief list of financial success stories, including immigrant-spawned companies Nordstrom, Mattel and e-Bay, Rubio applauded the innovation and ingenuity resulting from "American exceptionalism."
Jeff Stahler Cartoon
June 14, 2011 - 6:00pm
U.S. House to Ship $51 Million to First Coast Naval Bases
June 13, 2011 - 6:00pm
David Rivera Calls Out Obama on Jobs Plan
June 13, 2011 - 6:00pm
Republicans turned to FloridafreshmanCongressman David Rivera on Tuesday to respond to a jobs speech that President Barack Obama made the day before in North Carolina.
The presidents speech yesterday did nothing but reiterate the failed policies he has been espousing since the start of his term, Riverasaid Tuesday. America deserves better.
Florida Chamber of Commerce Names Ellyn Bogdanoff MVP in the Legislature
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 14, 2011 - 1:42pm
On Tuesday, the Florida Chamber of Commerce named Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff, R-Fort Lauderdale, as their most valuable legislator for the 2011 session. The Florida Chamber pointed to the freshman senators record on a number of issues, including reducing the corporate income tax and fighting for insurance and legal reform.
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Rich Nugent Slams Obama for Joking About Stimulus Failure
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 14, 2011 - 11:56am
Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Rich Nugent took a shot at President Barack Obama on the stimulus on Monday.
"When asked about the 'stimulus' not having the promised results, President Obama laughed and joked: Shovel ready was not as shovel ready as we expected," noted Nugent. That's not funny -- especially when you asked the taxpayers to spend $800 billion based on your promises.
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Republican Candidate Enters Senate Race on the First Coast
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 14, 2011 - 11:35am
This week, a Republican candidate entered the race to replace term-limited Sen. Tony Hill, D-Jacksonville. While the seat currently represents parts of Duval, Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties, that may change after redistricting in early 2012.
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