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Jacob OglesJuly 7, 2018

A Homestead detention center housing immigrant minors denied entry to U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo. The Miami Republican says he cleared his visit through proper channels but still was not allowed to check on the status of the children at the facility, many of whom were separated from adults at the border. Curbelo expressed outrage on Twitter […]

Joe HendersonNovember 14, 2017

The words American Exceptionalism are generally accepted to mean the good ol’ USA stands alone among the nations of the world. Supporters say that is a good thing, and for the most part that is true. The freedoms we take for granted here aren’t available in many other corners of the planet. But, alas, those […]

Drew WilsonAugust 1, 2017

Republican U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo has picked up a challenger in his 2018 re-election campaign in Florida’s 26th Congressional District. As reported by the Miami Herald, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell has filed to run for the South Florida seat, which the Cook Partisan Voting Index lists as the most Democratic leaning congressional district currently held by a Republican. […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 27, 2015

U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo received an unexpected Christmas gift this year, thanks to one of his daughter’s Christmas presents. Curbelo fell off a hoverboard purchased for his daughter. And, according to his Twitter page, the fall landed him in the hospital and his arm in a sling. “Confirmed — #hoverboard is for kids. My daughter got it. I […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 24, 2015

Here’s a compilation of responses to Pope Francis‘ speech to Congress on Thursday from Florida’s elected officials and politicians: U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson: “I hope the pope made a lasting impression on the members of Congress. He emphasized that we, as elected officials, are the face of the American people. As such, we need to […]

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Carlos Curbelo outraged, denied entry to Homestead detention center

Joe Henderson: American Exceptionalism not good in this case

Carlos Curbelo draws Democratic challenger

No Marty McFly: Carlos Curbelo hurts himself in hoverboard accident

Florida elected officials, politicians speak out on papal address