July 25, 2010 - 6:00pm
While Sen. Bill Nelson pushes his "compromise" plan for space exploration, private entrepreneurs are moving ahead with ventures that threaten to leave Florida and NASA eating stardust.
Unbuckle the Beltway and Spread D.C.'s Wealth Across the Country
Submitted by Anonymous on July 26, 2010 - 11:15am
With six of the nation's 10 most affluent counties in the Washington metro area, why not spread the wealth and brainpower?
That's the question posed by Washington Post writer Alec MacGillis in a provocative piece titled: "Get Out of Town! The case for breaking up the federal government -- and scattering it beyond the Beltway."
Among MacGillis' suggestions is locating the federal homeowner assistance program to Tampa. Another move would put high-speed rail development in Fresno, Calif. (Hey, why not Orlando?)
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Money Coming in For and Against John Thrasher
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 26, 2010 - 10:10am
Money is flowing into the First Coast. Republican Party of Florida Chairman Sen. John Thrasher, R-Jacksonville, is facing two challengers in his bid for re-election.
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Fourth Republican Hits Six Figures in Bid to Knock Off Kosmas in CD 24
Submitted by Anonymous on July 26, 2010 - 10:06am
Apparently, there's another big spender in the 24th Congressional District race.
Deon Long reported raising more than $160,000 from nearly 5,000 donors in the second quarter. That puts the conservative activist within striking distance of fellow Republicans Karen Diebel, Craig Miller and Sandy Adams.
In the most recent cash-on-hand tallies, Winter Park City Commissioner Diebel had $450,000; Miller, the CEO of Ruth's Chris, had $326,000; state Rep. Adams, R-Oveido, had $182,000; and Long listed $100,000.
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Republican Candidate Headley-Perdue Posts Strong Financial Figures in 9th House Race
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 26, 2010 - 9:49am
The story in the 9th House race has been the tight battle between Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel-Vasilinda, D-Tallahassee, and former Leon County Democratic Chairman Rick Minor for the Democratic nomination. Once again, Minor brought in more cash than the incumbent, who was prohibited from fund-raising in April when the Legislature was in session. Minor raised $15,224.17, while Rehwinkel-Vasilinda raised less than $11,000.
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In Cash Stakes for Ag Race, Adam Putnam beats Scott Maddox
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 26, 2010 - 9:26am
Former Tallahassee Mayor Scott Maddox, the Democratic candidate in the race for commissioner of agriculture and consumer services, posted his fund-raising figures for 2010. Maddox brought in more than $100,000 in cash and more than $55,000 through in-kind donations, while his Republican opponent U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam brought in more than $205,000 in cash and more than $166,000 through in-kind donations.
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David Rivera Takes Aim at Obama in S. Florida Congressional Race
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 26, 2010 - 8:57am
With Joe Garcia --a former member of the Obama administration who is now running as a Democrat for the U.S. House seat that Mario Diaz-Balart is vacating --defending the White Houses economic policies, the team of Rep. David Rivera, R-Miami, went on the attack.
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A Tax Time Bomb Ticks Away Under Democrats
July 25, 2010 - 6:00pm
Heading into the fall elections, congressional Democrats appear ready to let the Bush tax cuts expire at year end.
DOE Seeking $11 Million for FCAT Problems
July 25, 2010 - 6:00pm
The Department of Education continues to press its testing contractor for penalties for late delivery of test scores, adding more than $11 million on Friday to what it says NCS Pearson must pay for damages.
Washington Week
July 25, 2010 - 6:00pm
School's almost out for the summer oops, I mean Congress. The House will recess at the end of this week for a six-week summer vacation. The Senate will follow suit at the end of next week.
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