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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 […]

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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