January 6, 2011 - 6:00pm
As Rick Scott takes the reins of Florida government, some longtime political players find themselves marginalized or cut out of the decision-making loop altogether.
With New Assignments, Ander Crenshaw Vows to Fight for Fiscal Responsibility and the First Coast
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 7, 2011 - 1:40pm
On Friday, U.S. House Approprations Chairman Hal Rogers, R-Ky., named Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw as chair for the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee -- a position that had been held by South Florida Democrat U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz -- and to the Homeland Security and Defense Appropriations Subcommittees.
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Bill Young, Ander Crenshaw and Mario Diaz-Balart Get Appropriations Assignments
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 7, 2011 - 12:54pm
On Friday, U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, R-Ky., named members to the various appropriations subcommittees -- and Florida Republicans won some plum assignments.
The dean of the House Republicans, U.S. Rep. Bill Young, was named to lead the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee where he will be joined by U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw. Rogers also named Young as one of two chairmen emeritus for the Appropriations Committee.
Young will also serve on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee.
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Fed Chief Says Job Outlook Will Improve When Obama Leaves Office
Submitted by Anonymous on January 7, 2011 - 12:43pm
While the Obama administration tried to spin today's reported 9.4 percent unemployment rate as positive news, there are several reasons to think otherwise.
First, the number of new jobs created in December was just one-third the figure previously predicted.
Second, the 0.4-point decrease in joblessness was attributed in part to more people simply giving up their search for work.
While Vice President Joe Biden had predicted that the economy would be adding 500,000 jobs per month, the numbers have been running far short of that.
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Presidential Derby
January 6, 2011 - 6:00pm
Another name has emerged in the already crowded field of potential Republican candidates and the new hopeful has served as governor of Louisiana. No, not Gov. Bobby Jindall who looks increasingly unlikely to launch a bid. Its former Gov. Buddy Roemer who currently serves as the president and CEO of Business First Bank.
Tom Rooney: High Unemployment Shows Need for Fiscal Conservatism
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 7, 2011 - 11:23am
While the national unemployment dropped in December to 9.4 percent, Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney said on Friday that the continuing problem shows the need for free-market solutions.
With unemployment above 9 percent for the 20th consecutive month, and much higher in Florida, the American people know the status quo is not working, said Rooney.While any growth in jobs over the last month is a positive step, the failures of the last two years have proven that the government does not create jobs, small businesses do.
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Gov. Rick Scott Applauds First Week, but Challenges Loom
January 6, 2011 - 6:00pm
Barely into his administration, Gov. Rick Scott nevertheless took time Friday morning to reflect on his first week in office and tout his accomplishments.
Florida Marks 150th Anniversary of Secession
January 6, 2011 - 6:00pm
Monday marks the 150th anniversary of Florida leaving the Union, a step in the coming of the Civil War.
National Unemployment Drops to 9.4 Percent in December
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 7, 2011 - 9:52am
Some good news on the job front as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced on Friday that the national unemployment rate fell to 9.4 percent in December -- a drop from Novembers rate of 9.8 percent, with growth in hospitality, food services, health care, temporary employment and mining. Little changed in the way of manufacturing and, more pertinent to Florida which has lagged behind the rest of the nation in reducing its unemployment, constriction.
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A Penny for Scott, but Six-Figure Salaries for Some Staff
January 7, 2011 - 6:00pm
Multimillionaire Gov. Rick Scott is taking a single penny for his gubernatorial salary, but hes stocking his staff with people commanding six-figure salaries while promising to cut state spending as the state faces a $3.5 billion shortfall and 12 percent unemployment.
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