March 27, 2011 - 6:00pm
Prescription Drug Database Repeal Effort Fails in Senate Committee
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 28, 2011 - 4:39pm
An effort to repeal Florida's prescription drug database, which is yet to become functional, fell flat in the Senate Health Regulation Committee Monday.
Sen. Rene Garcia, R-Miami, offered an amendment to a bill requiring subpoenas for law enforcement access to patients' prescription-drug information that would repeal the database altogether.
"Idon't think this (prescription-drug monitoring program) should be in the hands of government," Garcia said.
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Donald Trump Was Born in Jamaica!
Submitted by Anonymous on March 28, 2011 - 4:28pm
The Jamaica Hospital in New York, that is.Trump, who Politico dubbed "a patron saint for the birthers," released his birth certificate to Newsmax Monday, after appearing on several television talk shows, including Fox and Friends and The View, calling for the release of President Barack Obamas own birth record.
Said Trump:
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Senate Committee Sweeps Aside PSC Controversy, For Now
March 27, 2011 - 6:00pm
A Senate committee on Monday moved forward Art Graham's appointment as chairman of the Public Service Commission, but blistered him for having a chance meeting with representatives of a water company seeking a rate increase.
Graham encountered tough questioning at the Committee on Communications, Energy and Public Utilities over his interaction with the regional president and regulatory counsel of Aqua America Utilities.
"People are tired of seeing what's happening at the PSC," said Sen. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey. "This looks like the same game in town."
ICUF President Ed Moore Joins Children's Home Society Board
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 28, 2011 - 2:53pm
Ed Moore, best known for his service as president and CEO of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF), was named to the board of directors of the Childrens Home Society of Florida (CHS).
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Gov. Scott, AG Bondi Announce Pill Mill 'Strike Force'
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 28, 2011 - 2:15pm
Although Attorney General Pam Bondi hasn't yet convinced Gov. Rick Scott to get on board with the state's prescription drug monitoring program, they got together Monday to announce their support for a new tool to combat pill mills -- a statewide drug strike force.
Under the task force, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement will coordinate with local law enforcement officials to target doctors who liberally prescribe oxycodone and patients who "doctor shop."
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Political Bits and Pieces
March 27, 2011 - 6:00pm
Farm Bureau Honors Cliff Stearns
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 28, 2011 - 12:40pm
On Monday, Republican U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns received an award from theAmerican Farm Bureau Federation. A veteran of the House who was first elected in 1988, Stearns was named a Friend of Farm Bureau.
I am honored that the Florida Farm Bureau nominated me for this award for my commitment to rural America and to the priorities of those in the agricultural sector, said Stearns. Americas agriculture not only feeds our nation, but much of the world as well.I am committed to working to improve the quality of life and economic future for our rural communities.
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High-Flying Campaign Issues Move from Florida to Missouri
Submitted by Anonymous on March 28, 2011 - 11:57am
Gov. Rick Scott is no Sen. Claire McCaskill, thank goodness.
While Scott personally pays for all expenses related to his private jet, the Democratic senator has billed Missouri taxpayers $88,000 for trips she takes on her personal plane. McCaskill has also run afoul of ethics rules governing such jaunts for campaigning.
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Public Campaign-Finance Law Faces Uphill Battle at High Court
Submitted by Anonymous on March 28, 2011 - 11:42am
An Arizona law that offers public funding to state political candidates faces a tough crowd at the U.S. Supreme Court.
In arguments Monday, proponents will try to persuade the court to uphold the law, which gives candidates public funds if they face well-heeled opponents who opt out of the state election financing system.
Public-financing programs have not fared well at the Supreme Court, which has repeatedly struck down or narrowed laws that restrict how campaign funds are raised and spent.
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