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Mitch PerryFebruary 14, 2017
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz said Tuesday that the revelations about former National Security Adviser Mike Flynn’s conversations with the Russians are only the beginning. “Flynn’s resignation marks a beginning, not an end,” said the South Florida Democratic Representative in a statement on Tuesday. Flynn resigned Monday night after it reports were confirmed over the weekend that he discussed […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 14, 2017
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Four members of Florida’s congressional delegation co-signed a letter to President Donald Trump, requesting a meeting to sit down and talk to him to discuss areas of potential agreement, including tax reform and infrastructure investment. “The Problem Solvers Caucus would like to begin discussions with you immediately on the possibility of tax reform and infrastructure legislation,” […]

Associated PressFebruary 13, 2017
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President Donald Trump‘s embattled national security adviser Michael Flynn resigned late Monday night, following reports that he had misled Vice President Mike Pence and other officials about his contacts with Russia. His departure upends Trump’s senior team after less than one month in office. In a resignation letter, Flynn said he held numerous calls with the Russian ambassador to the […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 13, 2017
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Searching for the best way to teach our nation’s children, many communities see charter schools as one of the most effective ways to help students otherwise struggling to make it in public education. Nevertheless, the pursuit of alternative solutions does not sit well with some, particularly those in the media who view charter schools a […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 13, 2017
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Saying that he is “shocked” that a committee in the Florida House voted to kill funding for Enterprise Florida and Visit Florida last week, Governor Rick Scott came to Tampa on Monday to urge the public to urge their state legislators to maintain the funding for those two besieged  agencies. “This is an important issue to me personally,” […]

Joe ReedyFebruary 13, 2017
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Three months after Florida voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment on medical marijuana, state health officials and prospective pot-seeking patients are at odds over proposed rules that would spell out who could get marijuana. State officials have recommended restrictions on what type of patients can qualify for medical marijuana, and where they can obtain it. […]


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