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Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 29, 2018

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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor will lead Congress’ Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi announced Friday. Pelosi is reviving the committee after it was defunct for about eight years. In her role, Castor will oversee research into mitigation strategies to combat climate change. Conservatives in Congress killed the committee after regaining control of the House in […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 21, 2018

Pinellas County Congressman Charlie Crist was recognized Thursday night on the House floor for his efforts to bring more civility to the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Claudia Tenney, a Republican from New York, thanked Crist during a speech before the freshman class of Congress for bracelets he gifted members. “It says, ‘practice the Golden […]

Staff ReportsDecember 21, 2018

Trump navigates political minefield with border wall What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago, President Donald Trump and Republicans were basking in the passage of a big tax cut bill that supporters claimed would kick the economy into a higher gear. While the economy has performed well with low unemployment and higher economic […]

Staff ReportsDecember 18, 2018

Obamacare ruling causes uncertain future At this time of year, Americans have a Christmas wish list of things they either need or want. For Republicans in Congress, they have wished for the demise of the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as “Obamacare.” On Friday, their wish came true when a federal judge in Texas ruled […]

Staff ReportsDecember 14, 2018

Scaling the wall between a spending deal, shutdown Earlier in the week, the trending word was “impeachment.” Would information provided by Michael Cohen, the former personal lawyer for President Donald Trump, have some impeachable offenses sprinkled in? That issue is still roiling, but Tuesday’s Oval Office meeting between Trump, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and […]

Staff ReportsDecember 11, 2018

As new Congress looms, impeachment temperature rises The 115th Congress has only a few days remaining. President Donald Trump was meeting with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to discuss a long-term spending plan. A final deal must be reached by next week or the exercise known as a government […]

Staff ReportsDecember 7, 2018

After Bush farewell, Capitol Hill returns to reality The week was rightfully dominated by the emotional farewell to former President George H.W. Bush, featuring the moving eulogy by his son, former President George W. Bush. Bitterness took a brief sabbatical as Capitol Hill and the nation praised the 41st President. Retiring Republican Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen […]

Scott PowersDecember 6, 2018

Winter Park’s U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy has received another leadership role in Congress, elected chair of “Future Forum,” a caucus of young Democrats in Congress seeking to pursue positions of interest to millennials. Murphy’s office announced Thursday that she was unanimously elected to head the 50-member group of young Democrats in Congress, just over a […]

Staff ReportsDecember 4, 2018

Delegation, nation remembers Bush 41 Friday’s passing of former President George H.W. Bush brought reactions mostly of sadness and respect for the patriarch of what became known as the “Bush Dynasty.” Nearly every member of the delegation offered a statement of condolence and describing the 94-year-old in the most flattering and patriotic of terms. “He […]

Staff ReportsNovember 30, 2018

Border wall, Mueller could affect shutdown If all goes well, the 115th Congress will end at the close of business Dec. 13. In today’s climate, that is a pretty big “if.” Topping the “to-do” list of this lame duck session is the spending bill that must be accomplished by that date — or else a […]

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Nancy Pelosi names Kathy Castor to head revived climate crisis committee

Charlie Crist recognized for civility in politics

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