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State Leaders Mobilize to Fight Forced Health Care

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Kevin Derby
March 21, 2010 - 7:00pm

Within hours of the U.S. House passing health care reform legislation Sunday night, Republicans in Florida began mobilizing to push back against the new federal mandate.

Republicans, with Attorney General Bill McCollum leading the charge, are preparing to specifically challenge the federal mandate that every citizen have health insurance coverage.

Last week, McCollum unveiled plans to sue the federal government as soon as the health care legislation passed. He asked other states to join him.

Come to Your Census

Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 22, 2010 - 11:12am

Governor Charlie Crist has formally declared the week of March 21 as Florida Census Week.

Today, he sent out a proclamation listing the various reasons there should be a census week for the state. Besides the fact that it's a constitutional mandate for the state to conduct one every ten years, Crist also pointed out that the census is used to distribute Congressional seats to states, determine who will represent you within the state, and allow officials to make decisions about where and how to spend money for community services.

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AG Bill McCollum to Sue Federal Government Over Health Care Reform

Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 22, 2010 - 10:52am

As soon as President Barack Obama signs the health care bill passed by the House of Representatives last night, Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum will join attorneys general from nine other states to file a lawsuit asserting the legislation is unconstitutional.

"The health care reform legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last night clearly violates the U.S. Constitution and infringes on each state's sovereignty," said Attorney General McCollum.

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Meek Brings Out Bill Clinton to Help Raise Funds

Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 22, 2010 - 10:18am


As the federal quarterly fundraising deadline of March 31 draws near, politicians across Florida running for Congress are scrambling to raise as much as possible this week.

U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek is bringing out the big guns, starting off with a fundraising email from Bill Clinton.

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Jerry Holbert Cartoon

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March 18, 2010 - 7:00pm

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March 18, 2010 - 7:00pm

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March 18, 2010 - 7:00pm

Advances of the Week of March 21 2010

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March 18, 2010 - 7:00pm

Well get a better glimpse this week of what the budget may look like as the budget bills and amendments emerge in the full budget committees in both chambers. The House will go first with a full Appropriations Council meeting on Tuesday. Senate Ways and Means will have its combined bill out Monday night, but wont have it before the committee until Thursday with a Tuesday deadline for amendments.

With a $3.2 billion deficit and pet projects on the chopping block, the work is likely to be slow-going.

Voucher Bill Headed to Full Senate

Committee Clears Merit Pay Bill for Full Senate Vote

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By Kathleen Haughney The News Service of Florida
March 18, 2010 - 7:00pm

Teacher pay would be based on how well students do on standardized tests under a bill set for a final fight in the Senate where ruling Republicans look poised to strike a blow against Floridas Democratic-allied teachers union.

The Senate Ways and Means committee approved the measure (SB 6) by a 15-8, party-line vote, with Democrats saying it was wrongheaded to base all teachers' pay on student performance, while warning it could drive instructors from the classroom.

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