Florida's Congressional Caucus Leads Bipartisan Request for Citrus Hurricane Relief

Florida's Congressional Caucus Leads Bipartisan Request for Citrus Hurricane Relief

Grayson Bakich
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December 9, 2022
The state of Florida continues to recover from the destruction left after Hurricane Ian made landfall several months ago.  In a bipartisan move, Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL-15) and Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL-9) have teamed up to request disaster relief funds from the House Appropriations Committee to help the citrus industry, which took a big hit after […]
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Florida Rising Linked to Dark Money Democratic 'Ian Response Fund'

Florida Rising Linked to Dark Money Democratic 'Ian Response Fund'

Grayson Bakich
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October 14, 2022
Earlier this week, thirty Florida Sheriffs publicly denounced the left-wing activist group Florida Rising for its anti-police rhetoric. Florida Rising describes itself as "proudly socialist" has endorsed multiple Democratic candidates in the midterms. These include Charlie Crist, Val Demings, Kathy Castor, Annette Taddeo, and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. Not only that as it turns out, Florida Rising […]
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Florida Elected Officials Unite in Preparation for Hurricane Ian

Florida Elected Officials Unite in Preparation for Hurricane Ian

Grayson Bakich
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September 26, 2022
Hurricane Ian is blowing its way to Florida, expecting to make landfall this mid-to-late this week. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has already declared a state of emergency for all 67 Counties and called for the deployment of 2,500 National Guard. Monday morning, Gov. DeSantis tweeted a reminder to Floridians to have proper preparation and supplies […]
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Castor Receives Call Praising her Inflation Reduction Bill Vote

Castor Receives Call Praising her Inflation Reduction Bill Vote

Grayson Bakich
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August 15, 2022
Having passed in the House, the Inflation Reduction Act continues to polarize Democrats and Republicans. Sunday evening, a giddy Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL-14) took to Twitter to celebrate by posting a brief video attached to her tweet. The video is of Castor receiving a call from President Biden congratulating her for her part in passing […]
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Soto and Other Florida Democrats Seek Obamacare Expansion

Soto and Other Florida Democrats Seek Obamacare Expansion

Grayson Bakich
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July 27, 2022
The expansion of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or "Obamacare" remains a goal of Democratic leaders and elected officials. Several of Florida's own Democrats have taken charge on this issue. On July 15th, a letter crossed the desks of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) spelling out […]
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Castor Pushes Hard in Support of Abortions

Castor Pushes Hard in Support of Abortions

Grayson Bakich
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July 27, 2022
The reversal of Roe v. Wade earlier this year has provided Democrats a rallying point with which to mobilize their voting base of support. Citing women's rights, bodily autonomy, and the burden of unwanted children, Democrats are working hard to make abortion the central plank of their midterm platform. Florida's own Democratic Representatives are no exception. […]
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Rubio Campaign: Demings ‘Culprit’ for High gas Prices

Rubio Campaign: Demings ‘Culprit’ for High gas Prices

Daniel Molina
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May 5, 2022
In pointing out where the rising gas prices stem from, Rubio's team argues that Demings is “the culprit.”
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Florida Democrats Reveling in Their Infrastructure Victory

Florida Democrats Reveling in Their Infrastructure Victory

Javier Manjarres
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November 9, 2021
President Joe Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure bill passed last weekend and was voted on by Florida Democrats in the House of Representatives, but not one member of the Republican Caucus supported it. Democrats like Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz questioned her Republican colleagues' vote against the infrastructure measure, telling them to “remember that fact” the next time […]
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Kathy Castor, House Progressives Support Biden's Climate Change Measure

Kathy Castor, House Progressives Support Biden's Climate Change Measure

Jim McCool
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September 28, 2021
As Congressional Democrats continue to try to push through another trillion-dollar "fix-all" bill, Florida's own US Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) joined Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) in support of the new "Build Back Better"infrastructure bill, giving a nod of approval to the House Progressives of her political party. When asked if House Progressives like Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, […]
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STOCK Act Complaint Filed Against Wasserman Schultz

STOCK Act Complaint Filed Against Wasserman Schultz

Daniel Molina
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September 7, 2021
the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust has also filed a complaint against Wasserman Schultz as well as Florida Rep. Kathy Castor (D), arguing that Wasserman Schultz bought stocks that were not disclosed until after the required deadline.
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Castor: GOP Attempting 'Blatant Voter Suppression Tactics'

Castor: GOP Attempting 'Blatant Voter Suppression Tactics'

Daniel Molina
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September 7, 2021
Castor slammed “GOP Power Brokers” who are attempting to use “blatant voter suppression tactics” on the American people.
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Kathy Castor Champions Removal of Confederate Statue from Congress

Kathy Castor Champions Removal of Confederate Statue from Congress

Jim McCool
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September 6, 2021
As statue removal has become normalized over the past few years, the practice was taken to the U.S. Capitol this week.  According to reports, US Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) has championed the removal of a Confederate General statue from the US Capitol building. The Tampa Representative took to Twitter to voice her joy and announce […]
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Castor Wants New DeSantis 'Emergency Order' for Hospital Staffing

Castor Wants New DeSantis 'Emergency Order' for Hospital Staffing

Daniel Molina
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August 28, 2021
Florida Rep. Kathy Castor (D) signaled the help that hospitals require at this moment, commenting that an “emergency order” is necessary.
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Florida Democrats Quiet Over Afghanistan as Taliban Takes Over

Florida Democrats Quiet Over Afghanistan as Taliban Takes Over

Javier Manjarres
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August 16, 2021
With President Joe Biden having asserted that he takes full responsibility for the chaos, death, and human rights atrocities being committed by the Taliban after his decision to hastily pull U.S. troops out of Afghanistan, very few Florida Democrats are lending their support for the president’s “the buck stops with me” decision. "I am President […]
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Florida's Congressional Republicans Crush Democrats in Fundraising

Florida's Congressional Republicans Crush Democrats in Fundraising

Javier Manjarres
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July 19, 2021
The 2022 midterm election season is well on its way and through the first six months of 2021, all of Florida’s congressional Republicans have raised significant Q2 fundraising numbers, with Reps. Matt Gaetz (R), Byron Donalds (R), Brian Mast (R), and Maria Elvira Salazar (R), all having raised totals north of $1 million. Rep. Gaetz […]
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Wasserman Schultz Believes Americans Aren't Living up to 'Ideals of Liberty and Justice'

Wasserman Schultz Believes Americans Aren't Living up to 'Ideals of Liberty and Justice'

Javier Manjarres
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July 4, 2021
As Americans celebrated the Fourth of July, Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) reminded Americans that “as we celebrate the freedom we all enjoy,” Americans must “not forget the work still needed to live up to our ideals of liberty and justice for all.” "Happy #July4th! As we celebrate the freedom we all enjoy, let […]
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DeSantis Says Critical Race Theory Teaches Kids that 'America is a Rotten Place'

DeSantis Says Critical Race Theory Teaches Kids that 'America is a Rotten Place'

Javier Manjarres
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June 15, 2021
It appears as if Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has made the controversial and “divisive” Critical Race Theory the focal point of his legislative agenda, as the popular governor asserted his disdain for the education concept during a recent appearance on Fox News’ “Hannity” political show.
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Castor Says Biden's Climate Change Policy Is 'Very Ambitious'

Castor Says Biden's Climate Change Policy Is 'Very Ambitious'

Javier Manjarres
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June 15, 2021
President Joe Biden’s new “Clean Energy Revolution” has been praised by both Progressive and liberal Democrats in the House of Representatives, including Rep. Kathy Castor, who chairs the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, and is backing the Democratic alternative to the Green New Deal and climate change measure put forth by House Progressives.
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