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Ryan RayFebruary 12, 2015

Twelve days into February, Congresswoman Gwen Graham announced today her office is holding a “My Dream for America” essay contest to celebrate Black History Month. All middle schoolers in Congressional District 2 — which extends across 14 counties in the eastern part of the Panhandle, from Taylor to Holmes — are eligible. “Our nation has come a […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 8, 2015

Despite his impending book tour with its planned trips to Iowa and Nevada, an increasing number of signs point to U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio forgoing a full-scale presidential run, seeking re-election in 2016 and running for Florida governor in 2018. In early January, devout Rubio-watcher Marc Caputo of Politico wrote that there is “increasing political chatter that Rubio is well-positioned to run […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 29, 2015

OK, let’s game this out… U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is giving all indications that he will announce sometime in the spring his decision whether he will run for president. Last Friday, Rubio kicked off an election-strategy powwow at Miami Beach’s Delano Hotel by announcing a fundraising team that looked like a presidential campaign-in-waiting, reports Marc Caputo […]

Ryan RayJanuary 29, 2015

Patrick Murphy raised more than half a million dollars in campaign cash in the final quarter of 2014, according to recently-released campaign finance reports. The Palm Beach congressman — recently the subject of rumors about statewide candidacies — has hit the $500,000 mark in eight consecutive quarters, unusual for a relatively junior House Democrat. Murphy’s […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 29, 2015

OK, let’s game this out… U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is giving all indications that he will announce sometime in the spring his decision whether he will run for president. Last Friday, Rubio kicked off an election-strategy powwow at Miami Beach’s Delano Hotel by announcing a fundraising team that looked like a presidential campaign-in-waiting, reports Marc Caputo […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 29, 2015

U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham scored several more subcommittee assignments for her first year in Congress, many with significant economic importance to her North Florida constituents. Among Graham’s appointments are to the Armed Services and Agriculture subcommittees, groups that gives her a bigger impact on behalf of Florida’s Second Congressional District. “Bringing the North Florida Way […]

Ryan RayJanuary 27, 2015

Gwen Graham is on a roll in terms of landing choice committee spots. Having already nabbed a seat on the coveted Armed Services Committee, she announced today that she’ll also serve on the Agriculture Committee. Graham told SaintPetersBlog on Saturday that the assignments were her top two choices, a rare coup for a freshman representative in […]

Rachel PientaJanuary 25, 2015

On Saturday, January 24, U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham met with 30 area Democrats. While there was some representation from Wakulla, Jefferson, and Bay counties, the room was dominated by Leon residents. What had been billed as a listening session with opportunities to ask Graham about votes taken during her brief time on Capitol Hill turned into something resembling […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 25, 2015

Newly elected U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham and about 30 Tallahassee-area constituents held a get-to-know-you meeting Saturday, although many in the group had volunteered for the Graham campaign. However, after her first votes as a member of Congress, many wanted to ask the congresswoman what exactly was she doing. “We knew her one way when she was campaigning […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 23, 2015

Freshman U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, recently assigned to the House Armed Services Committee, visited North Florida’s Tyndall Air Force Base on Friday. Graham toured the base with 325th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Derek France and the commander of the 1st Air Force, Lt. Gen. William Etter. Tyndall, in Bay County east of Panama City, employs more […]

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Gwen Graham launches essay contest for Black History Month

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Gwen Graham assigned several committees important to North Florida

Gwen Graham to serve on House Agriculture Committee

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New Armed Services Committee member Gwen Graham visits Tyndall AFB