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Lawmakers seek money for local projects via 'dark marks'
WASHINGTON — When Congress banned "earmarks" in 2011, House Speaker John Boehner hailed the move as proof that lawmakers were "dead serious" about outlawing pet projects and "ending business as usual in Washington." But new documents show that the...
Tags: Bill Posey, Politics, Miramar, Transportation Security Administration, Alcee Hastings
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Florida Legislative Session: How did it go? Plus, a salute to Lydia Gardner
Staff writerThe guests and topics in local public-affairs programming this weekend: Sen. Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, and Sen. Geraldine Thompson, D-Orlando, discuss the recent Florida Legislative Session on "Central Florida Spotlight." Greg Warmoth moderates the...Tags: Soccer, Andy Gardiner, Marco Rubio, Major League Soccer, Mother's Day
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Alan Grayson, John Mica talk sequestration, immigration
Staff writerThe Florida Legislative Session and Congress will be major topics in local public-affairs programming this weekend. The lineup: Congressmen John Mica, R-Winter Park, and Alan Grayson, D-Orlando, are Lauren Rowe's guests on "Flashpoint" at 8 a.m. Sunday...Tags: Immigration, Rick Scott, U.S. Congress, Alan Grayson, Apopka
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Mica urges Orlando International Airport to dump TSA
Nearly 12 years after helping to create the Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Rep. John Mica, urged Orlando International Airport officials Tuesday to dump the agency in favor of private contractors. "We probably can do more with less in...
Tags: Transportation Security Administration, Orlando International Airport, Winter Park
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Congress: Where members stand on guns, taxes, immigration and more?
Taking Names the Blog - Orlando SentinelSunday’s column – “The long, hard slog for straight answers” – attempted to get members of Congress to give straight answers to basic questions that readers and voters care about. You can see the chart – and the efforts... -
Washington bound? Take an orange-juice break at Florida's 'embassy'
It's a busy time in the nation's capital, where the National Cherry Blossom Festival continues through April 14. If you venture to Washington this spring or any time, consider paying a visit to Florida House, now celebrating 40 years as our home away from...
Tags: Libraries, Library of Congress, Arts and Culture, Politics, Orlando
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Getting straight answers from politicians is long, hard slog
I often hear from readers who are frustrated they can't get straight answers from the people who represent them in Washington. Residents who can't get calls returned, positions explained — even one guy so desperate to speak with his congressman...
Tags: Bill Posey, Minority Groups, Politics, Gays and Lesbians, Same-Sex Marriage
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At VA medical center: Just get it done
I'm standing on the top floor of a medical center that is supposed to be open. It is not. In fact, it's not even close. Five months after the promised opening of the VA Medical Center, there are unfinished concrete floors, missing ceilings and scores...
Tags: Nursing Homes, Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Missing in Action, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Mica boosts modeling/simulation industry in House bill
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelWASHINGTON — One of Central Florida’s biggest industries — the military modeling and simulation sector — got a small boost in legislation that passed the U.S. House today thanks to a four-sentence provision inserted by U.S. Rep.... -
John Mica talks sequester with WFTV; Don Gaetz is News 13 guest
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelIn local public-affairs programming this weekend: “Political Connections” previews the Florida Legislative Session at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday on Central Florida News 13. The guests are Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville; House Speaker ... -
Club for Growth loves Marco; Bill, Debbie, not so much
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelUpdated 1:05 p.m. 2/26/13 to reflect that Posey did not get an award. The staunchly-conservative Club for Growth, a big funder of political campaigns through its affiliated PAC and Super PAC, is out with its 2012 Congressional scoreboard, throwing special... -
AFP/Florida releases Florida congressional ratings
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelAmericans for Prosperity/Florida has released its 2012 rankings of the Florida congressional delegation. Not a lot of surprises — Marco Rubio and U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross of Lakeland each get an A+, while locally former U.S. Rep. Sandy Adams, R-...
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