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Phil AmmannJuly 31, 2015

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson pledged to use “every possible procedural move” to prevent legislation opening areas off the Florida Gulf Coast to offshore drilling. In a letter to Senate leadership on Thursday, the Florida Democrat voiced his opposition to a vote by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, which narrowly approved a GOP-backed offshore […]

Phil AmmannJuly 20, 2015

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson’s doctors informed him Monday that he is cancer-free as a result of prostate surgery last week. “Our prayers have been answered,” said the Florida senator’s wife of 43 years, Grace, in a prepared statement. “The pathology report confirms Bill is completely free of cancer. “We’re humbled and grateful for all your prayers and […]

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