Florida National Guard continues offensive against drug trade

Florida National Guard continues offensive against drug trade

Javier Manjarres
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September 27, 2018
Murphy recently filed an amendment to the House Defense Appropriations bill that would increase counter-drug monies to the Florida National Guard, which already receives about $10 million a year from the program.
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Florida's congressional make up on the verge of change

Florida's congressional make up on the verge of change

Javier Manjarres
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September 10, 2018
Florida, the nation’s most important swing state, will once again be the focal point in this year’s mid term elections.
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House Passes Murphy's Proposal Assisting Transfer Students

House Passes Murphy's Proposal Assisting Transfer Students

Daniel Molina
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September 6, 2018
Without opposition, the U.S. House passed Democratic Representative Stephanie Murphy's amendment that will help transfer students understand the effects that changing schools will have on their student loans. Speaking on the proposal, Murphy explained that "As a former college instructor, I know that far too many students are struggling with excessive debt that hurts their […]
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Bipartisan defense for Stephanie Murphy after GOP opponent's attack

Bipartisan defense for Stephanie Murphy after GOP opponent's attack

Daniel Molina
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June 3, 2018
Democratic U.S. Representative Stephanie Murphy is currently running a re-election campaign against Republican Scott Sturgill for Florida's 7th Congressional district. A new ad released by Sturgill labels her as "Steakhouse Stephanie," a candidate that holds a fundraiser in DC while her constituents were facing the effects of Hurricane Irma, which included several days without power. […]
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Florida Congresswoman files pro-veteran employment legislation

Florida Congresswoman files pro-veteran employment legislation

Javier Manjarres
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March 7, 2018
The bipartisan bill was introduced by California Republican Congressman Steve Knight and Democratic Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Florida,
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Nelson Brushes Off Trump's Gun Control Meeting

Nelson Brushes Off Trump's Gun Control Meeting

Daniel Molina
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March 2, 2018
Democratic Florida Senator Bill Nelson dismissed his snub at not being invited to a meeting held by Trump with lawmakers on Wednesday in order to find a solution to the growing concern of future shootings like the Parkland tragedy from happening. He said that the move to not invite him was “counter productive that they […]
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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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House members say the 'quick fix' budget system in Congress is

House members say the 'quick fix' budget system in Congress is "broken"

Javier Manjarres
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January 19, 2018
This short-term funding of the government did not sit well with many Republican and Democrat members of Congress, as legislators began to rail against the “badly broken” system that continues to promote a “pattern of reckless government overspending.”
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More Orlando-based CBP agents may rotate to US-Mexico border

More Orlando-based CBP agents may rotate to US-Mexico border

Javier Manjarres
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January 17, 2018
Murphy expressed her concern with the move on her social media network, posting that she would be “pushing hard to prevent” any future rotations of airport border security personnel to the U.S.-Mexico border region.
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Republican congressman makes good on Peach Bowl wager

Republican congressman makes good on Peach Bowl wager

Javier Manjarres
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January 9, 2018
While most members of the House will not admit to being gamblers, Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D) and Rep. Mike Rogers (R) made a friendly wager before their respective hometown college teams squared off in the 2018 Peach Bowl.
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Deutch, Nelson continue opposing oil drilling off Florida's coastline

Deutch, Nelson continue opposing oil drilling off Florida's coastline

Javier Manjarres
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January 8, 2018
“Given Florida’s gulf coast is a world-renowned tourist attraction and the base of important military training and weapons testing, I have long opposed drilling off Florida’s Gulf Coast.
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Florida's Bipartisan opposition to offshore oil drilling grows

Florida's Bipartisan opposition to offshore oil drilling grows

Javier Manjarres
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January 5, 2018
Rep. Charlie Crist (D) says he “vehemently” opposes drilling off Florida’s coast and Rooney, who has been butting heads with House GOP leadership over drilling, says that he will fight the administration tooth and nail.
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