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Allied Veterans of the World Inc. & Affiliates has come a long way in the amount of time, effort and money its members have been able to donate to military, first responder and charitable organizations.

Florida's leaders have shared their thoughts on today's observance of Veterans Day.

Benefactors attended a luncheon at the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Jacksonville, where Allied Veterans of the World Inc.

A nonprofit veterans group that raises money running Internet-based gaming centers in several Florida counties gave away more than a million dollars in donations Monday.

About 200 Vietnam veterans were at the Naval Station this morning as Rep. Ander Crenshaw delivered an address to formally recognize their service.

In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry.

The U.S. House is expected to vote on a historic health care reform bill on Saturday.

In 25 years, one local organization has helped more than 2,500 dreams come true.

From left: Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Ander Crenshaw, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Ginny Brown-Waite and Cliff Stearns [Illustrations: Rob Zammarchi] In 2007, after a scandal involving Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff revealed how lobbyists were using lavish trips to curry favor and buy face time with lawmakers, Congress enacted stricter rules governing ...

Northeast Florida Republicans solidify their opposition to the health care reform plans.

Jacksonville Congressman Ander Crenshaw complains that the health reform bill is nearly 2,000 pages long and he's still not sure what's in it.

As opponents of privatizing Northeast Florida State Hospital wait to see if the proposal will re-emerge in the 2010 legislative session, a little-notice provision of the federal health-care reform bill moving through Congress could create an incentive for handing the facility over to a private company.

Jacksonville International Airport and an air base in the Panhandle are among the top 10 sites being considered to house the next generation of Air Force fighter jets.

President Barack Obama shakes hands with enthusiastic Sailors, Marines and other service members after delivering his remarks Oct.

The compromise 2010 defense authorization bill includes upgrades at a Florida naval base to accommodate aircraft carriers, disappointing Hampton Roads congressmen who worry that Naval Station Norfolk could lose one of its flattops.

Defense bill funds deeper channel in Mayport, Fla. Posted to : Military Norfolk Raises part of spending plan Also in the National Defense Authorization Act: $550.2 billion for the base budget and $130 billion for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan A 3.4 percent pay raise for military personnel Termination of several programs, including the F-22A A ...

The back and forth over funding upgrades to Naval Station Mayport is back again.

Councilwoman Faye Rustin, At-Large, Group 1, leading the local effort for the Regional National Veterans' Cemetery, has been lobbying Washington to be sure the funds for this important project remain part of the 2005 President's budget.

Clearing the air could cost you big if Cap and Trade becomes law. The measure could put a limit on greenhouse gases and could mean you'll be dishing out more green to pay for your electricity.

The Mandarin Farmers and Arts Market has changed its hours to noon to 4 p.m. every Sunday outside the Whole Foods Market at 10601 San Jose Blvd.