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May 4, 2011 - 6:00pm

Andy Gardiner Praises House for Sending Health Care Opt-Out to Voters

Senate Majority Leader Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, offered his take on the House joining the Senate in forwarding a constitutional amendment allowing Floridians to opt out of the federal health-care law backed by President Barack Obama.

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Florida Students: Far Better Writers Than Readers?

May 3, 2011 - 6:00pm

While their reading scores have been nothing to write home about, Florida students continue to post top numbers with the FCAT essays.

The state Department of Education announced Wednesday that pupils in grades 4, 8 and 10 scored "historic highs" on the writing test this year.

Our educators continue to rise to the occasion, answering the call of increased expectations for our students to ensure they are leaving school ready for the next step, said Florida Education Commissioner Eric J. Smith.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz Officially Chosen to Lead DNC

As expected, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz was elected chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Wednesday and vowed to lead the fight for President Barack Obamas re-election.

Wasserman Schultz takes over from former Gov. Tim Kaine of Virginia who left the DNC to run for the U.S. Senate in 2012.

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House Forwards Health Care Freedom Act to Florida Voters

The Florida House joined the Senate in forwarding a proposed constitutional amendment to voters allowing residents of the state to opt out of the federal health-care law backed by President Barack Obama. The proposed amendment passed the House on a near party-lines vote, 80-37.

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President: Photos of Osama bin Laden's Body Will Not Be Released

CBS News reported Wednesday that President Obama has decided not to release photos of the body of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden.

Apparently Obama told 60 Minutes reporter Steve Kroft of his decision during an interview scheduled to air Sunday.

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