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Associated PressNovember 21, 2016

Donald Trump held court from his perch high above Manhattan on Monday, receiving a line of former rivals, longtime allies and TV executives while overseeing a presidential transition that at times resembles a reality show like the one he once hosted. Trump met with nearly a dozen prospective hires, all of whom were paraded in […]

Associated PressNovember 17, 2016

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine says he’ll seek re-election in 2018 but is ruling out a presidential bid in 2020. The former Democratic vice presidential nominee said in an interview with The Associated Press on Thursday that his place is in the Senate and his decision not to run in 2020 is final. “Period. Full stop,” […]

Associated PressNovember 9, 2016

The Latest on the U.S. election: 3:25 p.m. — Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is proposing that she and President-elect Donald Trump “put aside our differences” and work together to rebuild the American economy for working people. A favorite of liberals, Warren has waged bitter wars of words with Trump. She’s called him a “pathetic coward” […]

Scott PowersOctober 27, 2016

A new report released Thursday by Florida CHAIN contends the Affordable Care Act has helped increase the ranks of Florida children with health care coverage by 36 percent since 2013. The report, by the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families, declares the percentage of children nationally who have health insurance is now at 95.2 percent, an […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 27, 2016

There were no winners in Wednesday’s debate involving candidates in Florida’s 4th Congressional District. For one thing, Republican John Rutherford passed on the event. It was a wise move. He would have gained little from the experience, and would have exposed himself to downside risk. Democrat Dave Bruderly debated write-in/independent candidates Danny Murphy and Gary Koniz Wednesday evening in Jacksonville. The […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 26, 2016

Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Patrick Murphy tried to to focus largely on policy during a televised debate Wednesday, but neither man could escape from attacks that have dogged them for months. Rubio was blasted for his attendance record, one of the worst in the Senate, while Murphy was criticized his limited record congressional accomplishments. […]

Michael MolineOctober 19, 2016

The Florida Health Insurance Advisory Board is considering whether to ask the Legislature to address the “family glitch” — a regulatory quirk that can leave dependents of small business employees unable to afford health insurance. The problem, said board member Louisa McQueeney, is that small group plans sometimes don’t cover employees’ family members. Depending on how […]

Michael MolineOctober 19, 2016

The number of Floridians with health insurance has grown by nearly 760,000 since the Affordable Care Act took effect, in part reflecting an increase of nearly 113 percent in the individual coverage market. The number of uninsured in Florida declined from 3.9 million at the end of 2013 to 3.2 million at the end of […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 20, 2016

No doubt there is bad blood between the Rick Scott and Barack Obama administrations. It could be a reason why the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has rejected Scott’s request for federal assistance for a multitude of bad weather events — as well as requests for federal funds for handling the Zika virus and the Pulse […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 20, 2016

Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier won’t commit to an answer on Obamacare being a long-term solution to the Sunshine State’s health insurance needs. When asked Tuesday whether the insurance regime set up by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could be salvaged, Altmaier said “that will take a little bit more conversation; I don’t know that I’m ready […]

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Donald Trump auditions Cabinet prospects high above Manhattan

Tim Kaine says he’s not going to run for president in 2020

Elizabeth Warren proposes truce with Donald Trump

Report: Health care coverage jumps for Florida children

No winners in Wednesday’s 4th Congressional District debate

Marco Rubio, Patrick Murphy spar over policy, fall back on old attacks

Health insurance advisory panel starts work on legislative priorities

ACA boosts Florida’s health insurance rate, but there are problems

Angry Rick Scott wants Barack Obama declare Florida disaster after Hermine

David Altmaier unsure on Obamacare’s future in Florida