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Report: America – Not as Broke as You’d Think
By Les Coleman, Florida News Connection.. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The congressional “super-committee” failed to cut more than $1 trillion from the federal deficit. While the debate centered on drastic spending cuts that…
Legislation to Avert Unnecessary Fishing Closures Introduced by Nelson and Rubio
Press Release from the American Sport Fishing Association – With a December 31, deadline looming, support is surging for legislation to ensure that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Marine…
Raw Video: Perry Confuses Voting Age in N.H.
Speaking at Saint Anselm College on Tuesday, Rick Perry appealed to students who will be at least 21 before Election Day to vote for him. It turns out Perry didn’t know or…
Rubio wants you to pay more payroll taxes
St. Pete Times Buzz reports U.S. Senator Marco Rubio opposes an extension of the payroll tax cut. Last year, the Republicans demanded Pres. Obama extend the tax breaks for the rich. Apparently…
Plight of Homeless Children in Florida
Scott Pelley continues his “60 Minutes” report that looks at the plight of homeless children in Florida. Then, Jeff Glor talks to Beth Davalos, a child welfare advocate who runs Families in…
Gaetz committee delivers redistricting plan
Press release: Drawing on 157 redistricting maps submitted by citizens and on testimony by more than 1,600 people across the state, the Florida Senate today published proposed redistricting plans for congressional and…
Banks loaned $1.2 Trillion secretly in 2008 by Fed (pre-Obama)
Bloomberg Markets magazine reports in its January issue that the Federal Reserve gave U.S. banks secret loans that netted $13 billion of undisclosed income. The $1.2 trillion bailout in December of 2008—the…
Aronberg comeback?
Former state Sen. Dave Aronberg says he’s still doing some “due diligence†before deciding whether to challenge Palm Beach County State Attorney Michael McAuliffe in a 2012 Democratic primary. Read more.
Haridopolos lied
Miami Herald: Senate President Mike Haridopolos admitted he didn’t tell the truth last year when he denied knowledge of a secret settlement with ex-GOP Chairman Jim Greer. Read more.
Buzz: Baby Gaetz fails to oust mayor
Found this little tidbit in Northwest Florida Daily News. Pat Bates has been reelected as the mayor in Altamonte Springs, despite local State Rep. Matt Gaetz campaigning against her. According to the…
Alarming Climate Change Effects on FL
by Les Coleman, Florida News Service– MIAMI, Fla. – “Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation” is out, and none too soon: 2011 has been one…