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Associated PressDecember 27, 2016

Emotionally wrenching politics, foreign conflicts and shootings at home took a toll on Americans in 2016, but they are entering 2017 on an optimistic note, according to a new poll that found that a majority believes things are going to get better for the country next year. A look at the key findings of the […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 29, 2016

Sounding like a candidate for higher office, Florida Gov. Rick Scott Thursday rapped Congress for dithering before finally OK’ing $1.1 billion to fight the Zika virus. “We repeatedly called for months to get something done,” the Naples Republican said on a conference call. “This is all about pregnant women and making sure they have healthy babies.” The Zika virus […]

Larry GriffinSeptember 20, 2016

Planned Parenthood now backs Patrick Murphy in Florida’s race for U.S. senator. Their endorsement only boosted Murphy’s resolve on fighting for women’s right to choose and health care — two things he said his opponent, Marco Rubio, is against. “This is an organization that provides vital health care to millions of women across this country,” he said. “While […]

Joe HendersonSeptember 12, 2016

There was an interesting news release Monday on the Florida Department of Health website. The agency issued a lengthy rebuttal to a Miami Herald report last month that its data on the state’s Zika problem was wrong, late or both. “This story is misleading and the claims made in it are inaccurate,” the agency said. […]

Associated PressSeptember 10, 2016

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The head of the government’s fight against the Zika virus said that “we are now essentially out of money” and warned that the country is “about to see a bunch of kids born with microcephaly” in the coming months. Friday’s warning from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Thomas Frieden came as lawmakers start […]

Associated PressSeptember 10, 2016

Aerial insecticide spraying to combat mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus is underway in Miami Beach. A plane carrying the insecticide naled released the spray over the targeted area before dawn Friday. The next round is scheduled for 6 a.m. Sunday. Some residents oppose the spraying, citing the potential for harmful effects. But county officials say […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 9, 2016

Last week, the Senate again blocked $1.1 billion in desperately needed funding to help research, prevent, and fight the spread of the Zika virus — all for political reasons. The last time I checked, members of Congress are sent to Washington with the duty to protect the American people, not play political games with their […]

Scott PowersAugust 17, 2016

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Democratic candidates running in Central Florida for the Florida Legislature are making the Zika threat to Florida their next big reason to push for Medicaid expansion and protection of women’s health centers. At the annual “Political Salsa” hobnob and debate forum in the heart of Orlando’s Puerto Rican east side, dozens of local, state and […]

Scott PowersAugust 4, 2016

An increasingly frustrated-sounding Bill Nelson said Thursday he has sent another letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urging him to take action — even using arcane Senate rules — to try again to get major funding to fight the spread of the Zika virus. Nelson, a Democrat, proposed to McConnell, a Republican, earlier this week […]

Larry GriffinAugust 1, 2016

In the wake of the first four locally transmitted Zika virus cases in the U.S. last week, all in Florida, Congressman John Mica penned a letter to President Barack Obama requesting Obama use all the available and unspent funding to fight the virus. Saying Zika is a “growing threat” to the community, Mica requested Obama immediately utilize the $589 […]

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New Year’s poll: Americans hopeful for a better 2017

Zika funding ‘all about pregnant women,’ Rick Scott says

Patrick Murphy endorsed by Planned Parenthood for U.S. Senate

Joe Henderson: Cutting through the maze of political blame over Zika

CDC Director: ‘Essentially out of money’ to fight Zika

Aerial spraying for Zika virus begins in Miami Beach

Dennis Ross: Put political agenda aside, Congress must pass Zika funding now

Political Salsa in Orlando: Dems tie Zika to Medicaid expansion, women’s health

Bill Nelson said he’s trying to get Zika funding urgency through Mitch McConnell’s ‘thick head’

John Mica writes to Barack Obama requesting he utilize all available funds to fight Zika