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Nan Rich, long shot for governor, says she's undeterred
In her dark-horse campaign to become Florida's next governor, former state Sen. Nan Rich likes to recall the stories of Democratic political legends Reubin Askew, Lawton Chiles and Bob Graham. Each was a little-known state senator when he launched his...
Tags: Elections, Broward County, Polk County, Government, Bill Nelson
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Walorski joins fellow Republicans, votes in favor of overtime bill
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski voted this week in favor of a bill that would allow private-sector employees to trade overtime pay for paid time off at the same rate of 1.5 hours per hour of overtime worked. The bill passed by a vote of 223-204 with mostly...Tags: Fred Upton, Elections, U.S. Congress, Jackie Walorski, Republican Party
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Former US Rep. Stupak supports Schauer to run for Michigan governor in 2014
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Another Democrat who was looking at a possible run for Michigan governor is backing Mark Schauer to enter the race. Former U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak served in Congress with Schauer in 2009 and 2010 and says he'd make a "terrific"...Tags: Bart Stupak, Elections, U.S. Congress, Mark Schauer, Politics
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Senate passes pension bill, setting up showdown with House
The Illinois Senate pushed through its version of a pension reform proposal Thursday, setting up a potential stalemate with the House just three weeks before lawmakers are scheduled to go home for the summer. As Senate President John Cullerton hailed...
Tags: Elections, Parties and Movements, Interior Policy, Daniel Biss, Government
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EDITORIAL: Bipartisan effort something worth Kentucky pride
A tip of the cap to our Republican Agriculture Commissioner James Comer and former Democratic State Treasurer Jonathan Miller for their inter-party field trip to Washington, D.C., this week. The duo, joined by Republican State Senator Paul Hornback of...Tags: John A. Yarmuth, Washington, DC, Barack Obama, Elections, Parties and Movements
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Republican leader of Michigan House kicks Democrats off committees for missing meetings
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The top Republican in the Michigan House has removed eight Democrats from committees because they missed meetings last week. The move by Speaker Jase Bolger comes amid heightened tension between Republican and Democratic...Tags: Republican Party, Politics
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Resignation of state GOP leader reveals party's split on social issues
Pat Brady's resignation Tuesday as chairman of the state's Republican Party was a move months in the making, an effort to leave on his own terms rather than being ousted for his support of gay marriage. But in leaving the post, effective immediately,...
Tags: Pat Brady, Dick Durbin, Bill Brady, Bloomington, Peter Roskam
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Weatherford, Thurston trade jabs, gird for a long week
Tallahassee Bureau ChiefTALLAHASSEE -- The Florida House's top Republican and Democrat made it clear Tuesday night that the slow procedural slog forced over a fight on Medicaid reform will continue through the end of session this week. Before Tuesday's session ended, House...Tags: Government Health Care, Elections, Parties and Movements, Voting, Citizens Property Insurance Corp.
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Healthcare issue slows House to a near-halt
TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida House's top Republican and Democrat made it clear Tuesday night that the slow procedural slog forced over a fight on healthcare reform will continue through the end of session this Friday, potentially jeopardizing several...Tags: Voting, Weston (Broward, Florida), Health Care Reform (2009), Joe Negron, Parties and Movements
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GOP leader's resignation spotlights schism
Tribune reportersPat Brady’s resignation Tuesday as chairman of the state’s Republican Party was a move months in the making, an effort to leave on his own terms rather than being ousted for his support of gay marriage. But in leaving the post, effective...Tags: Pat Brady, Dick Durbin, Bill Brady, Bloomington, Peter Roskam
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Climate change causes prostitution? Rep. Barbara Lee explains
Climate change is causing glaciers to melt, heat waves to become more intense, species to become extinct and low-lying island nations like Tuvalu to disappear altogether. To this list of calamities, U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee has added another: Climate...
Tags: Earth Day, Raul Grijalva, Environmental Issues, Mike Honda, Carolyn B. Maloney
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Blue Cross' investment in Weatherford, Democrats pays off in tax break battle
Blue Cross Blue Shield invested big in House Speaker Will Weatherford during the 2012 elections. And that investment is paying off nicely for the Jacksonville health insurer. Weatherford’s House is scheduled to take up SB 1832 on the floor today....Tags: U.S. House Committee on Appropriations, Healthcare Provider, Elections, Parties and Movements, Republican Party
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