THE FLORIDIAN – Florida’s Daily Political Read – 5.2.2019 – Gaetz's Mic is Shut Off in Mid-Sentence - Arming Teachers Bill Passes - Crist Ask Barr To Resign

THE FLORIDIAN – Florida’s Daily Political Read – 5.2.2019 – Gaetz's Mic is Shut Off in Mid-Sentence - Arming Teachers Bill Passes - Crist Ask Barr To Resign

Javier Manjarres
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May 2, 2019
The controversial "Guardian" school safety measure proposed by Republicans in the Florida Legislature has just passed the state House of Representatives. The bill that would allow teachers to be armed in the classroom will now makes its way to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk. READ MORE 
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Senate Democrats say Barr

Senate Democrats say Barr "not fit to serve, " should "resign"

Daniel Molina
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May 2, 2019
As calls pour in for Attorney General William Barr to resign, one of the louder voices has been Senator and 2020 Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren (D).
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Charlie Crist calls for Attorney General Barr to resign

Charlie Crist calls for Attorney General Barr to resign

Daniel Molina
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May 2, 2019
“We are supposed to trust those with the power of upholding the laws of our nation."
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"Pro-Choice" Charlie Crist to lead DCCC in Florida

Javier Manjarres
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April 17, 2019
Rep. Charlie Crist, the longtime Republican-turned-Independent-turned- Democratic congressman from St. Petersburg, has been tapped to serve as vice chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) in the south.
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Are Americans ready for a Carbon Tax?

Are Americans ready for a Carbon Tax?

Javier Manjarres
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April 7, 2019
According to the official U.S. Congress website, Deutch’s carbon tax bill would “amend the Internal Revenue Code to impose a fee on carbon content of fuels.”
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Rep. Crist Introduces Drug Testing Reform Bill

Rep. Crist Introduces Drug Testing Reform Bill

Daniel Molina
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March 18, 2019
"This conflict between medical care and maintaining employment needs to be resolved.”
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Bipartisan Bill Pushes Carbon Fee

Bipartisan Bill Pushes Carbon Fee

Daniel Molina
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November 28, 2018
A new bipartisan proposal is being introduced by three members of the Florida delegation. Republican Representative Francis Rooney and Democrat Representatives Charlie Crist and Ted Deutch are supporting the “Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act” (EICDA) that aims to reduce carbon usage with price controls and offering rebates back to taxpaying Americans. Groups such as […]
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Stephanie Murphy Will Head Blue Dog Coalition

Stephanie Murphy Will Head Blue Dog Coalition

Daniel Molina
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November 28, 2018
Democrats have been heavily criticized in recent years for politically moving farther left. As criticism continues to heighten, sophomore congresswoman Stephanie Murphy has just been unanimously chosen to head the Blue Dog Coalition, which is a caucus of congressional Democrats that are trying to reclaim the center again. The coalition’s mission “is to find commonsense, […]
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Crist says he supports Pelosi for Speaker

Crist says he supports Pelosi for Speaker

Javier Manjarres
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November 14, 2018
During a Democratic Party freshman orientation even in the Capitol, Rep. Charlie Crist told the Floridian that as far as the recount was concerned, he just wanted “the process to work well” and “work effectively.”
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A very relaxed Charlie Crist campaigns for Gillum

A very relaxed Charlie Crist campaigns for Gillum

Javier Manjarres
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October 18, 2018
Crist is so relaxed that he is out campaigning for gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum in shorts and sandals.
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Charlie Crist wants Low-Interest Loans on NFIP Participants

Charlie Crist wants Low-Interest Loans on NFIP Participants

Daniel Molina
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October 18, 2018
In an effort “to drive down flood insurance premiums by creating a low-interest loan program to help property owners better protect their homes and businesses from storm damage, ultimately reducing post-disaster claims,” Representative Charlie Crist has unveiled the “State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act,” which has also been cosponsored by Republican Representative Roger Williams. Crist’s […]
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Crist Leads Charge to Better Aid Veterans Stricken by Agent Orange

Crist Leads Charge to Better Aid Veterans Stricken by Agent Orange

Daniel Molina
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October 3, 2018
Crist’s office noted that the bill “requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to adhere to an expedited process to expand Agent Orange coverage for new illnesses linked to exposure by the National Academy of Sciences, automatically providing benefits to veterans exposed to Agent Orange suffering from designated conditions.”
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Charlie Crist Proposes Adding Seat Belts to Buses

Charlie Crist Proposes Adding Seat Belts to Buses

Daniel Molina
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September 15, 2018
Last year, Democratic Representative Charlie Crist introduced the "Best to Use Safety (BUS) Belts Act," which made it mandatory that all new school buses have seat belts. When introducing the proposal, he explained that "Families across Florida teach their children to buckle up. But for millions of kids across the country their school bus lacks […]
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Charlie Crist on cruise control in 2018

Charlie Crist on cruise control in 2018

Javier Manjarres
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September 7, 2018
Now Crist, whose campaign bank account is flush with cash and is running virtually unopposed—he isn’t even really campaigning.
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Crist and Denham Support VA Medical Waste Reform

Crist and Denham Support VA Medical Waste Reform

Daniel Molina
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June 5, 2018
Last month, Republican Representative Jeff Denham introduced the Department of Veterans Affairs Creation of On-Site Treatment Systems Affording Veterans Improvements and Numerous General Safety Enhancements Act,” which would enforce on-site medical waste treatment systems in VA facilities. Denham argues that it will help save taxpayer dollars and reduce infectious material being transported. Democratic Representative Charlie Crist […]
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Putnam pushes jobs plan, focuses on technical jobs

Putnam pushes jobs plan, focuses on technical jobs

Javier Manjarres
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May 21, 2018
Putnam referred to Scott as a “turnaround CEO” that “stopped the bleeding” in Florida after inheriting a fractured economy with lagging job numbers from then-Governor Charlie Crist
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Congressman DeSantis Assures Trump Might Campaign on his Behalf

Congressman DeSantis Assures Trump Might Campaign on his Behalf

Daniel Molina
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May 18, 2018
Congressman Ron DeSantis is currently seeking the Republican nomination to replace term-limited Florida Governor Rick Scott. His opponent is Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam. However, President Trump has endorsed, not directly, DeSantis, and the Congressman has no worries about the President taking a sideline approach to the gubernatorial race. Congressman Ron DeSantis is a brilliant […]
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Democrats Murphy and Crist cross the aisle, vote to end government shutdown

Democrats Murphy and Crist cross the aisle, vote to end government shutdown

Javier Manjarres
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January 23, 2018
The final House vote on the CR was 260-150.
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