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Florida Voices

March 27, 2010 - 7:00pm

As "Fox News Sunday" moderator Chris Wallace pointed out, Gov. Charlie Crist and former Speaker of the House Marco Rubio most certainly are locked in a heated primary battle for the GOP Senate nomination in Florida. Wallace moderated a 42-minute debate between the two, after which the Sunshine State News staff asked for reaction.

Here's how some Floridians -- admittedly, not all objective observers going in -- responded as soon as the debate ended:

Questions About Watching the Crist-Rubio Debate? Find Answers Here

March 27, 2010 - 7:00pm
Q: How do I find "FOX News Sunday"?
A: "FOX News Sunday" airs Sunday mornings on your local FOX station. Check your local listings. It repeats Sundays on the FOX News Channel at 6 p.m. ET.
Q: Where can I find a transcript?
A: Transcripts can be purchased through Voxant at 703-964-0683.

Weekly Roundup: Suiting Up for a Healthy Fight

March 25, 2010 - 7:00pm

THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 26, 2010.....The battle over the nations health care system that has consumed Washington, D.C. for more than a year moved to the states this week, lead by one state in particular: Florida.

Attorney General and likely Republican gubernatorial nominee Bill McCollum suited up for a healthy legal fight over the recently approved the federal plan and lawmakers waged battles in committees and on the floor of the Senate that echoed the contentious health care debate in Congress.

Lobbying Without a Lobbyist

March 25, 2010 - 7:00pm

In the fight to be heard in the state Legislature, small business owners must compete with companies and special interests that can shout their agendas to lawmakers through lobbyists and attorneys.

So, how can small businesses that don't hire lobbyists raise their voices from a whisper to a roar?

The journey to gain political clout without the use of a lobbyist can be a hefty burden on a small business owners time and funds.

But, in the end, the rewards can be bountiful.

A Birthright? Maybe Not

March 25, 2010 - 7:00pm

WASHINGTON -- A simple reform would drain some scalding steam from immigration arguments that may soon again be at a roiling boil. It would bring the interpretation of the 14th Amendment into conformity with what the authors of its text intended, and with common sense, thereby removing an incentive for illegal immigration.

Washington Week

March 25, 2010 - 7:00pm

This week in Congress was once again dominated by health care as all eyes switched chambers to the Senate of the United States.

Attention Candidates: A Simple Letter Could Help You Win HOLD

March 25, 2010 - 7:00pm

Over the past twenty years, the Florida Federation of TeenAge Republicans (TARS) have proven to be a valuable volunteer army for local, statewide, and national GOP candidates and campaigns.

A Democrat Weighs in Against Obamacare

James "Buddy" Caldwell, attorney general for Louisiana, had the distinction of being the only Democrat among the 12 AGs joining Bill McCollum in suing the federal government over its health-care bill.

Here's how Caldwell explained his position today:

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Henry Payne Cartoon

March 25, 2010 - 7:00pm

Florida’s Unemployment at Record Level

March 25, 2010 - 7:00pm

THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 26, 2010Floridas unemployment rate has hit 12.2 percent, the highest level since records first began being kept 40 years ago, the Agency for Workforce Innovation reported Friday.

The February jobless numbers grew .2 percent from the previous months figures, with Florida now distancing itself further from the national unemployment level of 9.7 percent, which has been generally holding steady.

Some analysts, though, found some silver lining in the darkening jobless picture.

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