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Democrats rally supporters at annual gathering, raise money for 2014
– Unified by a burning desire to unseat Republican Gov. Rick Scott, Florida Democrats spent Saturday trying to figure out if their best hope lies in the obvious, but unofficial, candidacy of former Gov. Charlie Crist. "We have to take him down....
Tags: Weston (Broward, Florida), Politics, Charlie Crist, Alex Sink, Miami Heat
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Florida Democrats converge on Hollywood for annual gathering
Sun SentinelThe center of the political world, at least for Florida’s Democrats, on Saturday was the two-story atrium at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, an oasis of cool air and sweet smells – the hotel’s signature white tea scent –...Tags: Weston (Broward, Florida), Activism, Values, NBA Finals, Government
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The Nan Rich speech Democrats won't hear at JJ gala
Central Florida Political PulseNan Rich is ready to speak at the Florida Democratic Party's big Jefferson-Jackson Dinner fundraiser Saturday night in Hollywood, even though the party has told her, no thanks. She has her ticket. She has her speech all written. The problem is, the...Tags: Entertainment Events, Politics, Feminism, Charlie Crist, Alex Sink
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5 reasons Democrats struggle to win Florida elections
With new party leadership, an advantage in voter registration, and a vulnerable Republican governor seeking re-election, Florida Democrats should be in a strong position, but the outlook isn't all that dazzling. Even though they outnumber Republicans in...
Tags: Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Lawyers, Government, Executive Branch
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Relatives urge Florida to issue permit for exhumations at school
ReutersBy Saundra Amrhein TAMPA, Fla., June 14 (Reuters) - Relatives of boys who died at a Florida reform school urged the state on Friday to issue a permit allowing investigators to exhume human remains found on the grounds of the school, which has long been...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Pam Bondi, Judges, University of South Florida, Justice System
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Weather forecasters bemoan indecision on new satellite system
WASHINGTON — Weather experts don't usually admit when they're stumped. After all, they're in the business of forecasting the future. But lately, some meteorologists have used the word "baffling" to describe a decision by NOAA and Congress to...
Tags: Politics, Government, Finance, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Weather
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Two looks at Florida Democrats
Central Florida Political PulseThe Florida Democratic Party's past and present read like the Chicago Cubs' chronic woes in an analysis written by the Sun-Sentinel's Anthony Man: -- Despite having a sizable lead in voter registrations, they hold just 69 of 193 state and federal...Tags: Politics, Barack Obama, Regional Elections, Elections, Government
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IRS decision on Villages' tax-exempt bonds worries residents
An IRS ruling that The Villages didn't have the right to use tax-exempt bonds to finance millions of dollars' worth of golf courses and other amenities has left residents worried they'll wind up paying a big bill. Retirees in the fast-growing development...Tags: Internal Revenue Service, Politics, Economy, Business and Finance, Bonds, Timothy Geithner
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Grayson wants to halt government collection of citizens' phone, Internet records
WASHINGTON — Prompted by recent reports of widespread government collection of telephone and Internet records, U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Orlando, has filed legislation that would prohibit the Department of Defense, which includes the secretive...
Tags: Verizon Communications, Rand Paul, U.S. Department of Defense, Politics, Alcee Hastings
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Troubles rock Medicare drug plans
Ten years after Medicare's private drug plans — popular with South Florida seniors — were introduced, the benefits have been many. But so have the hassles and complaints about pricing misinformation, denial of coverage and lack of customer...
Tags: Boynton Beach, Aetna Inc., Palm Beach County, Susan Collins, Prescription Drugs
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Progress slow in cleanup of Gulf Coast oil well disaster
WASHINGTON - Three years after the infamous BP oil spill off the Gulf Coast, lawmakers are still trying to nail down the effectiveness of past, present and future relief efforts backed by billions of dollars. Restoration efforts will receive anywhere...Tags: BP Plc, Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (2010), Renovation, Ecosystems, Crime, Law and Justice
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Democrats say Broward governor candidate can't speak at big party gathering
State Democratic Party leaders are facing unrest in the ranks after denying gubernatorial candidate Nan Rich of Weston a speaking spot at the big Democratic fundraising gala next month in Hollywood. The annual Jefferson-Jackson weekend is a premier...Tags: Weston (Broward, Florida), Politics, Government, Executive Branch, Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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