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Peter SchorschJanuary 19, 2018

Despite House vote to keep government open, outlook bleak in Senate Today is D-Day in Washington. Either the Senate approves a temporary spending bill, or a partial government shutdown — along with the blame game — begins. The House approved the measure, which contained a 6-year extension of the Children’s Health Insurance Program, 230-197 on […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 16, 2018

Hostile atmosphere surrounds MLK Day 2018 Each year since 1986, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed as a federal and state holiday. It wasn’t easy getting there, but President Ronald Reagan signed the bill into law on November 2, 1983. The intended effect of the national holiday has in many ways been accomplished. There […]

Scott PowersJanuary 16, 2018

Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Mast of Palm City is dropping his first re-election digital ad of the cycle featuring him talking with seniors, paying respects at a veterans’ memorial, fishing with his sons, and declaring, “My mission is not over.” The 30-second ad, “Promises Kept,” highlights three areas of bipartisan Congressional achievements for the freshman […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 12, 2018

The politics of offshore oil drilling now on full display Last week, U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced the Trump Administration would put in motion a process that would ultimately expand offshore oil and gas exploration off the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts. The move would end an existing moratorium in the Eastern […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 9, 2018

Florida faces uphill battle in Supreme Court water case with Georgia The two-decades-long dispute between Florida and Georgia is now in its final stages. On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments that involve the livelihoods and the environment of those in the Apalachicola region. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported both sides were peppered with […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 3, 2018

Congress returns facing monster agenda Congress returns today following the Christmas recess. Whether the cold weather or a daunting agenda is the most depressing, some members may wish they could have stayed home longer. A full “to-do” list confronts them as they resume arguing on any possible solutions those issues. With an election year looming, […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 20, 2017

Sen. Marco Rubio had to be sold on the tax reform package that was pushed through the Senate early Wednesday morning and is now waiting for President Donald Trump‘s signature. His issue: an insufficient child tax credit. With that issue resolved via boosting the tax credit to $1,400 per child, Rubio became a booster. “More than 8.6 million […]

Peter SchorschDecember 20, 2017

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Another round of budget “chicken”? Florida farmers on verge of disaster relief With the GOP tax cut/reform bill rolling toward a pre-Christmas enactment, other issues remain to be addressed. The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and the disaster aid bill (panned by the Florida and Texas delegations) are just two must-pass items. Lest we forget, […]

Peter SchorschDecember 15, 2017

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Floridians helping fuel Capitol Hill’s biggest controversies As Congress tries to get out of town for the Christmas recess, two major items — both with plenty of intrigue — remain. Floridians are in the middle of both. With the news that House and Senate negotiators had reached an agreement in principle on a tax reform […]

Phil AmmannDecember 12, 2017

Alabama Senate race heads back into uncertainty Heading into the weekend, conventional wisdom seemed to lean toward a Roy Moore victory in Tuesday’s special election for an Alabama Senate seat. Even Democratic pundits were starting to go with “Roy Moore is going to win, but the GOP will be the big loser” line. Or words to that effect. President Donald […]

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