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Mitch PerryFebruary 9, 2015

When it comes to the United States’s role in the world, Barack Obama can do no right in the eyes of his Republican critics on Capitol Hill (Come to think of it, they’re not in too enamored with his domestic policies, either). For months there have been hawks in Congress such as John McCain who […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 9, 2015

When it comes to the United States’s role in the world, Barack Obama can do no right in the eyes of his Republican critics on Capitol Hill (Come to think of it, they’re not in too enamored with his domestic policies, either). For months there have been hawks in Congress such as John McCain who […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 7, 2015

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson is looking towards 2018, as the Florida Democrat sent an email fundraising blast on Thursday that shows he may not be ready to give up quite yet, despite speculation he will not seek re-election. In the email, Nelson decries the loss of “some really good common-sense senators” in last year’s election […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 6, 2015

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi on Friday urged all Floridians who are customers of Anthem to take extra measures in monitoring their credit. The company, one of the nation’s largest health care insurers, stored the Social Security numbers of 80 million customers without encrypting them. Hackers then broke into their database, the largest-ever computer breach […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 6, 2015

Sen. Bill Nelson says that the Muslim world is now coming together to fight ISIS, in the wake of the attention given to the video showing Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kaseasbeh being burned alive after being captured by the group. Jordan has certainly raised its efforts, promising an “earthshaking response” to his killing. That nation’s fighter jets […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 6, 2015

A handful of U.S. senators are asking two federal agencies to investigate Verizon’s use of so-called supercookies that track cellphone users’ habits. In letters to the Federal Trade and Federal Communications commissions today, the lawmakers said the company’s use of supercookies warrants a thorough examination by both agencies. Among the lawmakers is U.S. Sen. Bill […]

Christine Jordan SextonJanuary 29, 2015

Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater said on Wednesday that the Florida should get back in the business of regulating health insurance rates. “I think we do need to take ownership,” Atwater said at the Associated Press Planning Session when asked if the health insurance rates should be regulated at the state level. The Florida Legislature […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 27, 2015

I am proud to represent the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast in Washington. Having been born and raised in Key Largo, I am also proud to be the first conch in Congress. The Keys are where I caught my first fish, where I rowed my first kayak, and where, on an Outward Bound expedition, I […]

Patrick MurphyJanuary 26, 2015

I am proud to represent the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast in Washington. Having been born and raised in Key Largo, I am also proud to be the first conch in Congress. The Keys are where I caught my first fish, where I rowed my first kayak, and where, on an Outward Bound expedition, I […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 22, 2015

I was both encouraged and disappointed as I followed the recent U.S. House of Representatives’ vote on the Keystone XL Pipeline, which will carry 830,000 barrels of oil per day into Gulf of Mexico refineries from Canada. Not only did the measure pass the House, it was heartening to see two Florida Democratic congressional members […]

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Mitch Perry Report for 2.9.15 – Will Bill Nelson's stance on arming Kiev prevail?

Mitch Perry Report for 2.9.15 – Will Bill Nelson’s stance on arming Kiev prevail?

Email insights: Bill Nelson casts eye on 2018, to fight “avalanche of cash”

More timely than ever, the Florida Center for Cybersecurity at USF opens

Bill Nelson weighs in on ISIS, arming Ukraine and Baileygate

Lawmakers call on feds to investigate use of supercookies

Jeff Atwater says Florida should regulate health insurance rates again

Patrick Murphy: Keeping Florida’s waters protected

Patrick Murphy: Keeping Florida’s waters protected

Nicolas Gutierrez: It's time to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline