Diaz Balart Pivots, Opposes Senate Version of Same-sex Marriage Bill

Diaz Balart Pivots, Opposes Senate Version of Same-sex Marriage Bill

Jim McCool
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December 6, 2022
The Respect for Marriage Act that was passed by the US Senate is now on its way to the US House.  While the bill seems to stand for values that should be bipartisan, legislators like US Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) believe the bill crosses the line on American religious liberties. Rep. Diaz-Balart voted in favor […]
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AmeriHealth Caritas Florida Awarded the Multicultural Healthcare Distinction

AmeriHealth Caritas Florida Awarded the Multicultural Healthcare Distinction

Jim McCool
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December 5, 2022
 AmeriHealth Caritas Florida has been quite active this year, assisting in Hurricane Ian recovery efforts around the state of Florida.  Now the health care plan is being recognized by the NCQA with the Multicultural Healthcare Distinction. AmeriHealth Caritas Florida operates as a Medicaid managed care plan through Florida’s Statewide Medicaid Managed Care program, serving enrollees […]
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FIU Hosts U.S. Dept. of Health, Cheryl Campbell

FIU Hosts U.S. Dept. of Health, Cheryl Campbell

Jim McCool
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December 4, 2022
Florida International University hosted U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary of Administration Cheryl Campbell on Dec. 1. Campbell's visit included touring the facilities at FIU and informing students of opportunities with the HHS. Campbell is a top HHS official whose résumé includes broad oversight in provisioning and managing the department’s human […]
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Steube Pressures US Naval Academy on Vaccine Mandates

Steube Pressures US Naval Academy on Vaccine Mandates

Jim McCool
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November 30, 2022
US Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) is pressuring the US Navy for transparency over their denial of diplomas to US Naval Academy students over their vaccine status. US Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) brought forward a lawsuit against the US Navy over their vaccine mandates in late 2021.  Sens. Cruz and Scott […]
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Could There be Congressional Showdown Between Cory Mills and 'The Squad?'

Could There be Congressional Showdown Between Cory Mills and 'The Squad?'

Jim McCool
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November 29, 2022
With the recent power shift in the US House of Representatives, new rivalries have already started to forge just weeks after election day.  Congressman-elect Cory Mills (R-FL) may be the newest target of the Progressive Democratic "Squad" in the House as soon as he gets sworn into his first congressional term in office. Last Spring Mills […]
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AmeriHealth Caritas Florida Still Helping Victims of Hurricane Ian

AmeriHealth Caritas Florida Still Helping Victims of Hurricane Ian

Jim McCool
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November 21, 2022
AmeriHealth Caritas Florida has once agains stepped up for Florida and is currently providing aid to the still ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Ian.  AmeriHealth Caritas Florida, which serves seven Florida counties in southeast Florida, is working closely with community partners to support areas of need for Floridians as they recover, including recent aid to […]
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Bilirakis Leads Bipartisan Push for INFORM Act

Bilirakis Leads Bipartisan Push for INFORM Act

Jim McCool
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November 20, 2022
With the rise of online retail, the government has been slow to catch up to the changing pace of the internet, which often invites a lot of problems.  US Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has applauded a recent bill that protects consumers from counterfeit, stolen products online. The Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces […]
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Trump Quickly Snags Endorsements, Future of GOP Not So Black and White

Trump Quickly Snags Endorsements, Future of GOP Not So Black and White

Jim McCool
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November 16, 2022
Former US President Donald Trump (R) made history last night by announcing that he will be running for the Presidency of the United States once again.  Now that the news is official, the former President has already picked up many endorsements. After seeing a rather disappointing election night nationwide for Republicans, many GOP voters looked […]
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Kat Cammack Ignites Fiery Immigration Exchange with Mayorkas

Kat Cammack Ignites Fiery Immigration Exchange with Mayorkas

Jim McCool
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November 16, 2022
The border crisis, which started in early 2021, has remained a tense political issue even after the 2022 midterm elections.During a House Homeland Security Committee meeting this week,   US Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL) confronted Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the 1.4 million illegal immigrants who have entered the country this fiscal year alone. Rep. […]
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FANA Encourages Veterans Become CRNAs

FANA Encourages Veterans Become CRNAs

Jim McCool
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November 11, 2022
In 2020, nurses and medical field employees were praised as "front line," workers like never before.  Now, Florida is seeing an increase in veterans now serving as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). The Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (FANA) is thanking the military veterans who have taken skills from their previous service and transferring it […]
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Biden's $1 Billion in Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan 'Unaccounted' For

Biden's $1 Billion in Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan 'Unaccounted' For

Jim McCool
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November 6, 2022
The first year of Biden's presidency saw the infamously disastrous pull-out of US troops from Afghanistan.  Now the issue is re-surging as the Biden Administration has given $1 Billion to the Taliban-controlled government, and US agencies are refusing to explain how the money was spent. President Joe Biden (D) was criticized by both sides of the […]
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Janet Cruz Brands Jay Collins 'Extreme' in Latest Attack Ad

Janet Cruz Brands Jay Collins 'Extreme' in Latest Attack Ad

Jim McCool
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November 3, 2022
State Senator Janet Cruz (D-18) just launched a new ad bashing her opponent, combat veteran, Jay Collins (R-18) calling him, "extreme," for featuring a January 6th riot participant in a commercial. Collins is a retired U.S. Army Green Beret and is currently running for the Florida state senate.  Over the Summer The Floridian spoke with Collins […]
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Citizens Property Insurance Sees Massive Gains After Hurricane Ian

Citizens Property Insurance Sees Massive Gains After Hurricane Ian

News Service of Florida
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November 1, 2022
Floridians are still responding to the damages caused by Hurricane Ian.  The Florida state government has proved successful in a speedy recovery, and now massive gains are being seen in the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Medical examiners had confirmed 122 deaths from Hurricane Ian as of Friday, up from 114 a week earlier, according […]
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California Democrats Caught Lying in Latest Abortion Ad

California Democrats Caught Lying in Latest Abortion Ad

Jim McCool
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October 25, 2022
The nation is now two weeks away from the 2022 midterm election, and it is more prominent than ever that Democrats are running on the issue of abortion. They have bet the house on abortion.  California Democrats have recently pushed out a new abortion ad, but have been caught in a devastating lie. Macy Petty, […]
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New Ad Praises Gov. DeSantis' Support of Florida's Environment

New Ad Praises Gov. DeSantis' Support of Florida's Environment

Jim McCool
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October 21, 2022
While Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is often praised for protecting conservative values in Florida, his efforts to protect the environment often go under many voters' radars.  The Republican Party is now airing ads that praise the Florida's first "green governor's " achievements in protecting the Florida environment. “Keeping Florida Beautiful” is a 30-second television and digital […]
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DeSantis Announces Sanibel Causeway Repaired One Week Early

DeSantis Announces Sanibel Causeway Repaired One Week Early

Jim McCool
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October 19, 2022
Repairs to the state infrastructure have been well under way since the damage caused by Hurricane Ian.  Now, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has announced the completion of repairs to the Sanibel Causeway are complete and one week ahead of schedule. It only took 15 days for recovery efforts to reinvigorate a fully functional Sanibel Causeway, […]
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NHEC Challenges Energy Burden on Hispanic Households

NHEC Challenges Energy Burden on Hispanic Households

Jim McCool
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October 18, 2022
The National Hispanic Energy Council (NHEC), founded to bring a Hispanic voice to the energy policy debate, announced a plan to actively engage policymakers, elected officials and the public to create greater understanding and action to reduce the excessive costs the Hispanic community is facing. The National Hispanic Energy Council is founded on the principle […]
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DeSantis Hand Delivers First Responder Payments After Hurricane Ian

DeSantis Hand Delivers First Responder Payments After Hurricane Ian

Jim McCool
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October 18, 2022
Weeks after Hurricane Ian made landfall, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is still making rounds around the state, visiting communities that were impacted by the storm.  This week DeSantis visited Sanibel Island, FL and hand-delivered first responder recognition payments. The checks were reported by the governor's office to cost $1,000 and were given to first responders […]
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