June 7, 2011 - 6:00pm
Attorney General Pam Bondi Encouraged by Obamacare Court Hearing
Submitted by Anonymous on June 8, 2011 - 3:00pm
In Florida's fight to overturn Obamacare, state Attorney General Pam Bondi said Wednesday she was encouraged by the oral arguments presented at the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday.
In a statement issued shortly after the court session ended, Bondi said:
I am pleased with the oral argument. The judges were extremely well-prepared and engaged, and our attorney, Paul Clement, did an excellent job.
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Court Grills Government on Obamacare 'Mandate'
June 7, 2011 - 6:00pm
A business plaintiff in the legal challenge to Obamacare saidopponents had "a good day" at the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday.
Presiding over a packed courtroom in Atlanta, a three-judge panel heard oral arguments from both sides over the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act.
A coalition of 26 states, led by Florida and the National Federation of Independent Business, argued that the ACA's mandate requiring the purchase of health insurance was an unprecedented overreach of federal power.
Beltway Republicans Rally Behind George LeMieux
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 8, 2011 - 1:01pm
Politico reported on Wednesday that 12 Republican U.S. senators -- including John McCain of Arizona, Susan Collins of Maine and Chuck Grassley of Iowa -- will be holding a fund-raiser for former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux later in the month.
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Obama Primary Foe Randall Terry Takes to Iowa Airwaves
June 7, 2011 - 6:00pm
Abortion opponent Randall Terry, founder of Operation Rescue and known to Floridians for his role in the Teri Schiavo case and his challenge of Jim King in a First Coast state Senate race, will campaign in Iowa this week. He plans to launch television ads in the Hawkeye State, attempting to raise the profile of his underdog bid to knock off President Barack Obama in the Democratic primaries.
With P5 Straw Poll Coming Up, Tim Pawlenty Team Claims Momentum in Florida
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 8, 2011 - 11:16am
Phil Handy, who headed Jeb Bushs gubernatorial bids as campaign chairman in 1994 and 1998 and as campaign co-chairman in 2002 and was state chairman for John McCains presidential bid in 2008, is leading former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlentys efforts in Florida for his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination.
Handy sent out an e-mail to supporters on Tuesday, arguing that Pawlenty was making strides in the Sunshine State.
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Meet Barney Bishop
June 7, 2011 - 6:00pm
Meet Barney Bishop
June 7, 2011 - 6:00pm
Dark Horse Ron Rushing Sticks With Conservative Principles to Challenge in Bill Nelson Race
June 7, 2011 - 6:00pm
Software company owner Ron Rushing is an underdog in the 2012 U.S. Senate race. But the Windermere Republican is looking to gain some attention by standing strong for conservative principles.
Education Board Names John Winn Interim Commissioner
June 7, 2011 - 6:00pm
John Winn, who previously served as Florida Education Commissioner, was once again tapped to head up the state's education system Wednesday, this time on an interim basis.
The state Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Winn, who served as commissioner from 2004 to 2007. Winn also served as an education adviser to former Gov. Jeb Bush prior to his initial term as education commissioner. He has resigned his position as chief program officer for the National Math and Science Initiative, and will begin work Monday.
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