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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. […]

Guest AuthorJune 11, 2015

Here in Florida, manufacturing takes on many forms. Computer and electronics production, chemical, aerospace engineering – these are just a few of the sectors in which our state’s manufacturers excel. There is one major factor – aside from the tenacity of Florida’s workforce – that has fostered such a diverse and flourishing manufacturing industry: international […]

Ryan RayMarch 18, 2015

As rumors of a possible Senate run simmer in the background, Sarasota Congressman Vern Buchanan takes a step up the U.S. House ladder, assuming a seat on the Budget Committee on Wednesday. “As a businessman for over 30 years, I know what it means to balance a budget and meet a payroll,” said Buchanan in an announcement. “I […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 12, 2015

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The fifth resolution before the U.S. House of Representatives in its first meeting in January was overwhelmingly defeated along a pure party-line vote of 238 Republicans saying “no” and 160 Democrats nodding “yes.” The issue affected the five “nonvoting” members of Congress representing four Trust Territories and the District of Columbia. House Resolution 5 would […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 22, 2015

I was both encouraged and disappointed as I followed the recent U.S. House of Representatives’ vote on the Keystone XL Pipeline, which will carry 830,000 barrels of oil per day into Gulf of Mexico refineries from Canada. Not only did the measure pass the House, it was heartening to see two Florida Democratic congressional members […]

Tag: U.S. House

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

Tom Feeney: Expanded opportunities in Florida depend on House approval of trade legislation

Vern Buchanan named to House Budget Committee

Joseph Carter: House action ensures 4 million U.S. citizens have no vote

Nicolas Gutierrez: It's time to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline