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County Commissioner Wilkinson Pulled Over For Swerving
Published: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 8:06 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 8:06 p.m. BARTOW County Commissioner Randy Wilkinson has again been pulled over for "swerving" while driving.
This isn't the change Barack Obama promised
In a park near the U.S. Capitol, hundreds protested the health care reform effort.
Associated Press Photographs Rep. Neil Abercrombie, Hawaii Democrat, is running for governor, Rep. a
ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS Rep. Neil Abercrombie, Hawaii Democrat, is running for governor, Rep.
Medicare Fee Rule for Cardiovascular Care to Raise Costs, Cut Access
Published: Monday, December 21, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 4:44 p.m. On Jan.
Spending earmark sends $100,000 grant to wrong coast
When he earmarked $100,000 in taxpayer spending to go to Jamestown's library, Rep.
Farr bill would increase fruits, vegetables in schools
Congressman Sam Farr on Wednesday introduced legislation aimed at increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables in school breakfasts and lunches, according to a press release from his office.
Salad Bars in Every School; United Fresh Applauds New Child Nutrition Bill
The United Fresh Produce Association congratulated Representatives Sam Farr and Adam Putnam today on their introduction of the Childrena s Fruit and Vegetable Act of 2009 on Capitol Hill.
Kosmas Calls for Permanent Display of Shuttle Orbiter at KSC
PRESS RELEASE Date Released: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 Source: Rep. Kosmas - Comments Leads Bipartisan FL Delegation Letter to Administrator Bolden Supporting KSC's Bid - Today, Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas led the Florida Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to Administrator Charles Bolden expressing strong support for the permanent ...
Political staffers to listen to Chinese drywall complaints
Florida political staffers are touring the state today to hear complaints from homeowners about Chinese drywall problems.
House OKs Makeover Of Financial Regulations
Published: Friday, December 11, 2009 at 7:42 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, December 11, 2009 at 7:42 p.m. WASHINGTON The House passed the most ambitious restructuring of federal financial regulations since the New Deal on Friday, aiming to head off any replay of last year's Wall Street failures that plunged the nation deep into recession.
Published: Friday, December 11, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, December 11, 2009 at 12:49 a.m. The year is 1992.
Grayson 2nd in all of Congress last quarter in total office spending
U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson and his office had a pretty busy period in the fiscal quarter that ended September 30 - " or at least their checkbooks did.
Crist to speak at GOP dinner Sunday in Sarasota
Published: Monday, December 7, 2009 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, December 7, 2009 at 12:18 a.m. Florida Gov.
Special session sputters in Senate
A special session on major new railroad projects in Central and South Florida continued to sputter Friday - the result of election-year politics, personality conflicts and overarching concerns about the legislation's cost and liability.
Paula Dockery Hosts Headquarters Grand Opening
Paula Dockery shared the good, the bad and the ugly during the grand opening of her campaign headquarters Monday night.
Conservative beliefs clash in race
In the Republican primary for Florida agriculture commissioner, U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam of Bartow seems like a natural.
Man Launches Petition Drive to Save Post Office
Published: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 7:46 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 7:46 p.m. LAKELAND Time is running out to save the Dixieland post office from closing.
Agriculture Commissioner candidate Maddox firmly anti-drilling
Democrat Scott Maddox, running for agriculture commissioner, said Monday state officials shouldn't even be considering offshore oil drilling in Florida waters.
Fla. Ag Candidate Says 'No, Baby, No' To Drilling
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Maddox picks up FOP primary endorsement
Former Tallahassee Mayor Scott Maddox has been endorsed by the Florida lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police in his Democratic primary for Florida agriculture commissioner.
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