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Scott PowersSeptember 26, 2017

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Three state senators from Orlando, Linda Stewart, Victor Torres and Randolph Bracy have sent a letter to Florida’s U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Bill Nelson to do all they can to help the people of Puerto Rico. Both Rubio, a Republican, and Nelson, a Democrat, have been highly active on that front. Rubio is sending […]

Staff ReportsAugust 1, 2017

A right-leaning watchdog group has filed an ethics complaint against Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz because she continued to employ an IT staffer after he became the subject of a criminal investigation. The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust on Monday asked the Office of Congressional Ethics to launch an investigation into “Wasserman Schultz’s apparent breach […]

Associated PressMarch 20, 2017

The Latest on a congressional inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election (all times local): 2:25 p.m. — The White House is distancing itself from two former senior members of Donald Trump‘s team, amid an FBI investigation into possible connections between Trump “associates” and Russia. White House press secretary Sean Spicer on Monday […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 17, 2016

Calling it a “full-blown emergency,” Sen. Bill Nelson once again encouraged his colleagues to set aside $1.9 billion to fight the spread of the Zika virus. “The urgency is now and we ought to do the right thing,” said Nelson, a Florida Democrat. “We have not heard the last of it, and you are going […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 16, 2016

Rep. Tom Rooney has received enough signatures to secure a spot on the ballot. Rooney announced Monday he had received enough verified signatures to qualify for the Congressional District 17 race. The Okeechobee Republican is running for re-election, and said he was “honored and humbled” by the support. “I’m honored and humbled to qualify by […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 22, 2016

Set your DVR: Rep. David Jolly will be featured on “60 Minutes” this Sunday. Jolly is set to discuss the Stop Act, a bill he proposed earlier this year that makes it illegal for members of the U.S. House and Senate to personally solicit donations. Jolly, who is running for the U.S. Senate, filed the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 22, 2016

Gwen Graham’s decision to leave Congress after one term could land her in the history books. According to a Smart Politics analysis, Graham is the second member of the U.S. House Representatives from Florida to retire after one term. The report, released Thursday night, said Graham’s decision to “step away from Congress after one term […]

Peter SchorschDecember 29, 2015

Alan Grayson simply doesn’t get it: Mixing a campaign with his official duties in Congress is a violation of ethics rules. Because if he does “get it,” how will Grayson explain his latest campaign ad? The Orlando congressman, in a new TV commercial for his U.S. Senate campaign, offers testimonials from high-profile liberals such as […]

Associated PressOctober 11, 2015

The GOP is a party in chaos, desperately in search of a leader. In the unruly U.S. House, Republicans enjoy a near-historic majority, yet deep divisions between ultra-conservatives and more traditional GOP lawmakers have left them at a loss over who should be in charge. In the Republican presidential primary, experienced governors and senators – […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 10, 2015

The U.S. House is expected to vote this week on one of the most important nuclear weapons accords in history. I will vote against this deal because it jeopardizes the security of America and the world. Iran is the leading state sponsor of terrorism and has a clear history of cheating on international arms inspections. […]

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Linda Stewart, Victor Torres, Randolph Bracy urging U.S. senators to help Puerto Rico

Ethics group wants Debbie Wasserman Schultz investigated over IT staffer

Donald Trump tweets video clip of James Comey testimony

Bill Nelson, Marco Rubio wanted more, but U.S. Senate approves $1.1B to fight Zika

Tom Rooney receives enough signatures to qualify in CD 17

David Jolly to be featured on 60 Minutes

Gwen Graham becomes second freshman Florida U.S. representative to retire after one term

Once again, Alan Grayson violates ethics rules, this time using House committee clip in campaign ad

Analysis: GOP is party desperately in search of a leader

Vern Buchanan: Why I will vote against Iran deal