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Peter SchorschFebruary 2, 2018

Fourth quarter shows large sums coming into competitive districts As the Federal Elections Commission continues to post the fourth quarter campaign finance reports steadily, the numbers may point to a couple of more interesting races in Florida than expected. Making things more interesting is the delegation looking at having two more open seats than […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 30, 2018

The TV show known as State of the Union airs tonight Tonight, President Donald Trump will offer his first official State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. Last year’s appearance was known as “an address to a joint session” due to the fact he had been in office for only a month. Republicans will […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 26, 2018

Delegation members taking lead roles in spinning FBI/DOJ controversies For a few days, legal immigration, illegal immigration and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) will temporarily cede the limelight to the Department of Justice (DOJ), the FBI and Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Plenty of material is on the way from Democrats and some in […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 23, 2018

Democrats hope to placate bitterly disappointed base Democrats took a fair amount of heat from their base for passing the last temporary spending resolution without a deal on DACA. Party leadership assured them next time would be different, but Monday’s vote in the Senate to end the shutdown left them dissatisfied. Early this month, Democratic […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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