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National Unemployment Rate Lowest Since 2008

The national unemployment was at an eight-year low for the month of January, sitting at 4.9 percent. 

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Allow Vulnerable Medicaid Recipients to Choose Their Pharmacies

February 5, 2016 - 1:30pm

Most recently, many health insurance providers have drastically restricted Medicaid Managed Care networks throughout Florida. Those restrictions are forcing patients to leave their trusted pharmacist and go to a pharmacy their health plan chooses for them. Such unnecessary restrictions limit consumer choice, restrict healthy business competition and prevent access to community pharmacies.

Patrick Murphy: Obama Should Appoint a Zika Czar

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Fla., currently running for the U.S. Senate, backed U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson’s, D-Fla., idea for the Obama administration to appoint a czar to lead efforts against the Zika virus. 

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Hoping for the Silver in New Hampshire, Marco Rubio Can Expect to Feel the Heat in Saturday's Debate

February 6, 2016 - 7:00am
Marco Rubio

The stakes are high as Marco Rubio takes the debate stage on Saturday night in New Hampshire even if he does not look well poised to win Tuesday’s primary. 

Rubio’s camp has always been open about their path to the Republican presidential nomination: third in Iowa, second in New Hampshire and first in South Carolina. After taking the bronze and almost placing second in Iowa, there are signs that Rubio has a good chance of enacting his plan in New Hampshire. 

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Wants Federal Government Ready to Help Florida Battle Zika Virus

U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., urged the federal government to get ready to help Florida deal with the Zika virus. 

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AFP Hits Florida's NFL Teams for Relying on Taxpayer Funding

As America gets ready for Super Bowl Sunday,  Americans for Prosperity’s (AFP) Florida chapter is calling out the National Football League (NFL) for relying on taxpayer funds for stadiums and other projects. 

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Dennis Ross Files Censure Against Obama Over Visa Waivers for Iran

February 5, 2016 - 9:45am
Dennis Ross and Barack Obama

U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Fla., part of the congressional leadership as senior deputy majority whip, filed a resolution censuring President Barack Obama over his failure to implement the Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act.

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Gambling Bills Likely to Spark High-Stakes Debate

February 4, 2016 - 11:15pm

House and Senate leaders will roll out gambling bills Friday that would allow the Seminole Tribe to add craps and roulette at its casinos, potentially do away with dog racing and most horse racing and open the door for slot machines in Palm Beach County

Late Thursday, Senate Regulated Industries Chairman Rob Bradley and his House counterpart, Regulatory Affairs Chairman Jose Felix Diaz, were working on details in the two proposals, slated for votes next week in both committees.

Marion Hammer Talks Florida's Biggest Gun Fights

February 4, 2016 - 8:30pm
Marion Hammer

If there’s a gun issue in front of Florida lawmakers, Marion Hammer will be there to testify. 

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