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Floridians press for Everglades and port money
WASHINGTON – The next big phase of Everglades restoration will plug canals, build levees and create giant storage areas to guide fresh clean water through western Broward and Palm Beach counties and into the core of the famed River of Grass. The...Tags: Panama, U.S. Congress, Science and Technology, Miramar, Marco Rubio
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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: Orlando International Airport, Justice System, John L. Mica, U.S. Congress, Bill Posey
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Democrats, Republicans join forces to advocate for Florida ports
A bipartisan team from the Florida congressional delegation is banding together to form a "ports caucus" to push the interests of the state's seaports in the nation's capital. Florida's 15 ports are "huge economic generators — folks here are...
Tags: Parties and Movements, Lois Frankel, Jacksonville (Duval, Florida), U.S. Congress, Corrine Brown
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Congressman Alcee Hastings praises day of silence for gay students
Sun SentinelU.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Miramar, said Friday he’s supporting the National Day of Silence, a day of action organized to bring attention to the bullying of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students. On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-...Tags: Minority Groups, Social Issues, Sex Crimes, Discrimination, Miramar
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Two candidates in the running for Miramar Seat 2
— A longtime public administrator will challenge the incumbent for Seat 2 on the commission. Troy Samuels, who currently holds the seat, is running for a third time. He was first elected to the commission in 2005. Yvette Colbourne, a 20-year...
Tags: Elections, Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Labor Markets, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida)
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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-... -
Which South Florida politicians are vulnerable?
Political clairvoyants see far different futures for South Florida's newest members of Congress, even though they're just 46 days into their congressional careers. U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel, D-West Palm Beach, is likely to have a relatively smooth path...
Tags: Parties and Movements, Democratic Party, Palm Beach County, Lois Frankel, U.S. Congress
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Immigrants with no criminal history get lengthy stays at little-known jail
DEERFIELD BEACH Hundreds of men and women who have committed minor offenses, such as driving without a license, or no apparent crime at all, are locked up for weeks and months in a little-known central Broward County facility run by a private company....
Tags: Human Rights, National Government, High Blood Pressure, Suicide, Immigration
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Democrats celebrate new Congress, push for action on gun violence
Sun SentinelIt was mostly a time for celebration and sentiment on Monday as four members of South Florida held a ceremonial swearing in to mark their new terms in Congress. But there were also some somber moments and serious policy at the event, which took place on...Tags: Democratic Party, U.S. Congress, Ceremonies, Southwest Ranches, Primaries
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Stearns’ defeat will shake up Florida congressional delegation
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelBy William E. Gibson, Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — Florida Congressman Cliff Stearns conceded defeat on Wednesday after a very close primary election — a big surprise sure to shake up the state’s congressional delegation. His departure... -
Democrats charge Rick Scott improperly interfering to help Allen West
Sun SentinelTop Florida Democrats sounded the alarm Friday over what they see as improper interference by Gov. Rick Scott in U.S. Rep. Allen West’s attempt to hold onto his congressional seat. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Weston, chairwoman of the...Tags: Parties and Movements, Government, Executive Branch, Democratic Party, St. Lucie County (Florida)
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Sun Sentinel Election Results
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Barack Obama 49.9% 3,977,167
Mitt Romney 49.2% 3,924,092
Gary Johnson 0.5% 42,123
Jill Stein 0.1% 8,382
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