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Mitch PerryJuly 17, 2017

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Bill Nelson took to the floor of the U.S. Senate Monday to decry what he calls a “war on science.” At the same time, the Florida Democrat all but called out Rick Scott as a climate change denier. Nelson is looking at a likely challenge from Florida’s governor and his speech was undoubtedly an indication of […]

Mitch PerryJuly 17, 2017

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While Congressional Republicans are struggling to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, the GOP still believes campaigning against Obamacare is a win for its cause. The National Republican Senatorial Campaign on Monday unveiled a new digital ad that will run on Facebook targeting Florida’s Bill Nelson and other Senate Democrats who will be on the ballot […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 13, 2017

Even as people were reviewing copies of the latest version of the U.S. Senate health care bill, Florida Democrats — starting but not ending with Sen. Bill Nelson — panned it. “This latest Republican health care bill is just as bad as the previous versions. It makes huge cuts to Medicaid, allows insurance companies to hike […]

Staff ReportsJuly 12, 2017

Sen. Bill Nelson brought in another $2 million during the second quarter of 2017. The Orlando Democrat’s campaign announced Wednesday it will report raising more than $2.1 million between April 1 and June 30. The $2.13 million haul, according to the campaign, comes on top of raising nearly $2.1 million during the first three months […]

Staff ReportsJuly 12, 2017

Democratic candidate for governor Gwen Graham is now making offshore drilling an issue in the race, calling out Republican candidate Adam Putnam for not opposing President Donald Trump‘s efforts “to expand drilling off Florida’s beaches.” “Representing the Gulf Coast in Congress, I saw the long-lasting negative effects the BP oil spill had on our state’s […]

Mitch PerryJuly 10, 2017

As Senate Republicans return to Washington this week, looking to salvage their attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, support grows among Democrats for a single-payer health care system. The co-sponsor count for Michigan Democrat John Conyers‘ “Medicare for All” bill now stands at 113, nearly twice as many as last year. One of those […]

Mitch PerryJuly 6, 2017

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David Jolly offers some advice for his former GOP colleagues when called upon to comment on President Donald Trump‘s more egregious tweets: Just ignore him. “No more trips to the White House. No more flights on Air Force One. No more accepting his gratuitous offers of signing ceremonies, White House cocktails, or meetings with his […]

Scott PowersJuly 5, 2017

With students paying varying interest rates on student loans and many overwhelmed with debt, Florida’s Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson said he is introducing legislation to lock in relatively low rates. Nelson argued student loans as a major economic concern, both from the numbers of students struggling to pay, and for the prospect that low […]

Scott PowersJuly 5, 2017

Florida’s Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson expressed grave warning about North Korea now that it has launched an intercontinental ballistic missile but called it a “vexing problem” that has no clear solutions. Nelson said the United States has only two options, seeking a diplomatic solution, which he suggested does not seem to be working, or […]

Guest AuthorJuly 5, 2017

At a time when America faces serious challenges, it is imperative that Washington put aside partisan hostility in favor of common-sense solutions that move our state and nation forward. Some people argue that it’s not possible to reshape the dialogue to a more public-spirited approach, but I believe that Florida can lead by example — […]

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In Senate floor speech, Bill Nelson takes aim at Rick Scott and GOP’s ‘war on science’

NRSC frames Bill Nelson as accountable for broken promises

Florida Democrats pan latest U.S. Senate health care bill

Bill Nelson campaign says it raised more than $2.1M in Q2

Gwen Graham now taking on Adam Putnam over drilling

Six Florida congressional Democrats now support single-payer health care system

David Jolly to congressional Republicans: Ignore Trump’s tweets, isolate him

Bill Nelson seeking to lock in low interest rates for student loans

Bill Nelson joins grave warnings about North Korea, Vladimir Putin’s cyber warfare

Vern Buchanan: Fighting our modern-day slavery