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Worth it? $170 million of stimulusgoing to weather super-computers
Power plants and railroads and bridges to nowhere. Projects paid for by the $787 billion federal economic stimulus program range, depending on your point of view, from the sublime to the ridiculous.
Surplus Lines, Reinsurance Streamlining Bills Introduced in Senate
Legislation aimed at streamlining and reducing barriers in state regulation of surplus lines insurance and reinsurance has been introduced in the U.S. Senate.
FL Sen. Nelson Rallies Against Student's Deportation
Sen. Bill Nelson has called for authorities to halt the deportation of a Miami man whose immigration story has inspired protests and riled up immigration activists throughout South Florida.
Ensign Apologizes for Affair in Private Meeting With GOP Lawmakers
The Nevada senator issued a "heartfelt" apology to his GOP colleagues Tuesday for the extramarital affair he publicly confessed to in a news conference last week.
Obama jump starts immigration reform debate
Calling it one of the most critical issues facing the nation, President Barack Obama met with a bipartisan group of lawmakers Thursday to jumpstart efforts to overhaul a U.S. immigration system that is "broken and needs fixing." But Obama signaled that political obstacles loomed to reach consensus on sticking points that includes guest workers and ...
Obama: Immigration bill coming soon
President Obama vowed on Thursday to immediately begin negotiations to craft comprehensive immigration reform, with the goal of passing legislation in Congress later this year or early next year.
U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller endorses Marco Rubio
U.S. Congressman Jeff Miller entered the fray for the U.S. Senate seat Thursday morning by lending his endorsement to candidate Marco Rubio.
Former presidential candidate Huckabee endorses Rubio over Gov. Crist in Fla. Senate race
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is endorsing Marco Rubio for Florida 's U.S. Senate seat.
Navy has few FFG options to fill LCS gap
The Navy has few small-ship options if its littoral combat ship program continues to lag behind schedule, the service's top requirements officer said Tuesday, because the fleet's frigates are too old or maxed-out on equipment to upgrade further.
Crist rival maps out strategy for 2010 Senate race
Marco Rubio, who is challenging Florida Gov. Charlie Crist for the Republican Party's nomination for Senate, said Wednesday that if the vote were held today, he would lose because he remains largely unknown to most Republican voters.
U.S.-Cuba talks may resume soon
The Obama administration is working with Havana to finalize dates to resume long-suspended discussions between the two countries, as Cuban officials signal their interest in expanding the talks beyond migration.
Cretul considers running for Congress in 2010
Published: Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 10:23 p.m. Florida House Speaker Larry Cretul said Wednesday that he is giving "very, very strong consideration" to making a bid for Congress in 2010.
It grates to be a Florida Gator
M aybe Bernie Machen thought this was a preseason football poll. In filling out a U.S. News & World Report survey evaluating the nation's colleges, the University of Florida president gave his school the top score of distinguished .
GOP tries to find its pitch on Iran
Iran is in chaos -- and so is the usually well-oiled Republican message on foreign policy.
Aiming to Protect Long-Term Care Insurance Consumers
On June 3rd, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging continued its examination of long-term care insurance and its impact on an aging America.
What about Bob, part 2: Our GOP blogger calls Bob Smith at home | The Political Whore
Just when you thought the race to replace outgoing Sen. Mel Martinez couldn't get any more complicated, a man named Bob Smith threw another wrench into the system last week.
New NJ, Fla, Ny Polls; Honolulu Mayor Runs for Gov; an Op-Ed from Vin.
NEW NJ, FLA, NY POLLS; HONOLULU MAYOR RUNS FOR GOV; AN OP-ED FROM VIN. NEW JERSEY.
Personal anecdotes, professional details and warm manner help Sotomayor impress senators
Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor has bonded with female senators about her childhood love of Nancy Drew mysteries and shared war stories with the Senate's former prosecutors about her days in the gritty Manhattan district attorney's office.
Senate Republicans Sob That Democrats Are Being Mean
Gawd, has there ever been a bigger group of WATB's outside of a daycare facility? Senate Republicans are protesting Democrats' decision to schedule confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor for July 13, saying they need more time to review her record.
FL 2010: [RINO] Crist’s Decision to Run for Senate Gives Dems a Shot at Governor
A new poll indicates that Republican Gov. Charlie Crist's decision not to run for re-election has made the governership vulnerable to a Democratic takeover in 2010.