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Peter SchorschSeptember 7, 2017

After month layoff, only limited time remains to solve multiple problems Congress is back in session this week. Despite a daunting September agenda in front of them, they still spent the entire month of August away from the capital doing things other than completing the tasks at hand. They may have another item to add. […]

Scott PowersSeptember 6, 2017

Central Florida’s three Democratic members of the U.S. Congress have introduced an amendment to the federal spending bill that would set aside additional antiterrorism money for cities like Orlando that miss the cut from Homeland Security. Central Florida’s delegation – dating back to the three previous incumbents – has argued that Homeland Security’s rules for […]

Scott PowersSeptember 4, 2017

Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Latvala joined the chorus of so far mostly Democrats calling for preservation of the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” program to let young, undocumented immigrants stay in the United States. Latvala, the state senator from Clearwater, directed his call not at President Donald Trump, who has signaled he will end the […]

Peter SchorschAugust 31, 2017

A lot happened while Congress was away; much to do when it returns On Tuesday, the House and Senate go back to Washington. Much has happened since they went on recess July 28, little of which was positive. Over the last month, we had a tense war of words between President Donald Trump and North […]

Scott PowersAugust 29, 2017

Nine of Florida’s 11 Democratic members of Congress signed a letter Tuesday urging President Donald Trump to reconsider his recently announced ban on transgendered people in the military. “There is no place for discrimination in our Armed Forces or indeed anywhere else in American society,” the letter signed by most Democrats in the U.S. House […]

Peter SchorschAugust 16, 2017

Even the latest tragedy cannot bring Americans closer together The schism between Americans grew a bit wider over the weekend. A white supremacist fueled by hate tried to kill a group supporting the removal of Confederate statues. Sadly, he managed to end the life of one victim. In an act that should unite our elected officials and […]

Peter SchorschAugust 9, 2017

Add immigration reform to August town halls agenda As the House and Senate prepared to head out for the month of August, another topic for town halls was thrown into the mix. Thanks to a bill proposed by Arkansas Republican Sen. Tom Cotton and Georgia Republican Sen. David Perdue, legal immigration reform was back on […]

Scott PowersAugust 3, 2017

Democratic U.S. Rep. Darren Soto of Orlando on Thursday blasted the new immigration bill pushed by President Donald Trump, saying it would “go against American values” and curb economic growth. Soto responded to the RAISE Act, announced Wednesday by Trump and the bill’s sponsors, Republican Sens. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and David Perdue of Georgia. […]

Peter SchorschAugust 2, 2017

Some in delegation call for harsher sanctions against Nicolas Maduro Despite the threat of harsh sanctions from the U.S. government, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro went ahead with what many called “sham” elections. The diplomatic term was “contentious.” President Donald Trump and his administration moved swiftly to impose sanctions on Maduro by freezing his assets in the United States. The Trump administration […]

Staff ReportsJuly 28, 2017

Rep. Charlie Crist is headed to Israel. Crist is part of a congressional delegation traveling to Israel from Aug. 1 through Aug. 9, his office said Friday. Crist and other members of the House are expected to get a firsthand look at the regional challenges and learn more about the nation’s strategic relationship with Israel […]

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The Delegation for 9.7.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Val Demings, Darren Soto, Stephanie Murphy push antiterrorism funding for Orlando

Jack Latvala joins call to save DACA

The Delegation for 8.31.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Nine Florida Democrats urge Donald Trump to rescind transgender ban

The Delegation for 8.16.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

The Delegation for 8.9.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Darren Soto blasts immigration plan as against American values, curb on economy

The Delegation for 8.02.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Charlie Crist to travel to Israel as part of congressional delegation