Last abortion clinic in Missouri to be shutdown

Last abortion clinic in Missouri to be shutdown

Javier Manjarres
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May 29, 2019
Planned Parenthood’s legal abortion practice in Missouri is on its ‘last breath’ this week, as the state is about to shut down the group’s last remaining abortion clinic.
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Florida Needs to Decrease Infant Mortality and Improve Women’s Health 

Florida Needs to Decrease Infant Mortality and Improve Women’s Health 

Opinion
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May 29, 2019
Florida is racing towards a severe shortage of qualified nurses and medical caregivers – a shortage that if left unchecked – will greatly reduce the quality of and access to medical care. This is especially true for women where there is a nationwide shortage of obstetricians and gynecologists. These doctors provide needed care for women […]
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Disaster relief blocked again in Congress

Disaster relief blocked again in Congress

News Service of Florida
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May 29, 2019
A second congressional Republican, arguing for a vote by the full House, blocked an attempt Tuesday to pass long-stalled federal disaster relief funding that would assist Florida’s hurricane-ravaged Panhandle.
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DeSantis backs lifting AIRBNB sanctions

DeSantis backs lifting AIRBNB sanctions

News Service of Florida
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May 28, 2019
While traveling in Israel this week, Gov. Ron DeSantis has twice said Florida should lift economic sanctions on the home-sharing platform Airbnb after the company reversed course on a move to delist about 200 West Bank properties.
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THE FLORIDIAN - Florida's Daily Political Read - 5.29.2019

THE FLORIDIAN - Florida's Daily Political Read - 5.29.2019

Javier Manjarres
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May 28, 2019
After Senate Democrats voted against disaster relief funding that would have alleviated stress and pressure to those affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, and Hurricane Michael in Florida, the funding has finally been signed off on. READ MORE
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ICYMI- Judge says track should lose slots license

ICYMI- Judge says track should lose slots license

News Service of Florida
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May 28, 2019
TALLAHASSEE --- In a turnabout from a similar case last year, an administrative law judge Friday decided that state gambling regulators erred when they allowed South Florida’s Calder Race Course to keep its lucrative slot-machine license after demolishing a grandstand where bettors watched horses compete. The Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association challenged a state […]
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House Democrats continue pressing

House Democrats continue pressing "cover up" narrative

Javier Manjarres
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May 28, 2019
“We stand with our Chair in protecting the rule of law against the rise of tyranny,” tweeted Rep. Hakeem Jeffries “@HouseDemocrats will expose the cover-up. No. Matter. What. It. Takes.”
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Scott, Rubio continue pressure on Maduro regime

Scott, Rubio continue pressure on Maduro regime

Javier Manjarres
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May 28, 2019
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) and Senator Marco Rubio (R) continue to be the one-two punch that is affectively delivering daily body blow after body blow to the Maduro regime.
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DeSantis receives high honor from Israeli university

DeSantis receives high honor from Israeli university

Javier Manjarres
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May 28, 2019
On day two of his trip to Israel, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis received the Honorary Fellowship Award from Ariel University, the highest honor ever presented to an American governor by the university.
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DeSantis to meet with Netanyahu in Israel

DeSantis to meet with Netanyahu in Israel

News Service of Florida
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May 24, 2019
A meeting next week in Jerusalem with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will conclude Gov. Ron DeSantis’ first international trade mission, according to the governor’s office. A contingent of about 100 people from Florida, including government officials, businesspeople, lobbyists, religious leaders and academics, will participate in a series of business meetings and receptions, according to an itinerary released Thursday.
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Rubio outlines disaster funding bill details, praises Trump

Rubio outlines disaster funding bill details, praises Trump

Javier Manjarres
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May 23, 2019
 Now the popular senator, who has been fighting his Democratic colleagues to pass much-needed relief for hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico and North Florida, has outlined the details of the bill the he believes will pass both chambers of Congress.
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Power companies tap tax cuts to pay storm costs

Power companies tap tax cuts to pay storm costs

News Service of Florida
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May 22, 2019
State regulators Tuesday signed off on two settlement agreements that include Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co. using money from federal tax savings to cover the costs of restoring power after Hurricane Irma and other major storms.
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Rubio says disaster relief

Rubio says disaster relief "agreement" has been reached

Javier Manjarres
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May 21, 2019
After Senate Democrats voted against a supplemental disaster relief bill that would help recovery efforts for Americans affected by the recent hurricanes that ravaged Florida and Puerto Rico, Senator Marco Rubio has just announced that an "agreement" has been reached that can "pass both house of Congress," and ultimately get signed by President Trump.
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Gaetz asserts gov't held evidence from FISA court in Trump-Russia probe

Gaetz asserts gov't held evidence from FISA court in Trump-Russia probe

Javier Manjarres
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May 21, 2019
During an appearance on Fox News’ “Hannity” show, Florida congressman Matt Gaetz (R) fueled the existing fire that the recently concluded Russian collusion investigation was tainted from the very beginning.
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Campus early voting battle continues

Campus early voting battle continues

News Service of Florida
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May 21, 2019
Nearly a year after a federal judge’s ruling allowed early-voting sites on college and university campuses, state elections officials and plaintiffs in the case remain locked in a legal battle.
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Democrat Fried criticizes trade deal amid Pence visit

Democrat Fried criticizes trade deal amid Pence visit

News Service of Florida
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May 21, 2019
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried voiced opposition Monday to President Donald Trump’s revamped trade deal with Canada and Mexico as Vice President Mike Pence was in Jacksonville urging approval of the deal.
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THE FLORIDIAN – Florida’s Daily Political Read – 5.20.2019 – Crist's Secret Trip To Cuba - Eric Holder Jabs At AG Barr - FL's Unemployment Rate Drops

THE FLORIDIAN – Florida’s Daily Political Read – 5.20.2019 – Crist's Secret Trip To Cuba - Eric Holder Jabs At AG Barr - FL's Unemployment Rate Drops" is ready to be sent

Javier Manjarres
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May 20, 2019
With the entire Democratic Party rooting for President Donald Trump's demise, it was only a matter of time before Republicans hopped on the impeachment bandwagon. One congressional Republican, Rep. Justin Amash from Michigan, has put forth his support for Trump to be impeached over alleged "obstruction."
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Florida's unemployment rate dips to 3.4 percent

Florida's unemployment rate dips to 3.4 percent

News Service of Florida
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May 19, 2019
Florida’s unemployment rate dropped slightly from March to April, according to numbers released Friday by the state Department of Economic Opportunity. The 3.4 percent April rate, down from 3.5 percent in March, represented 357,000 Floridians out of work from a workforce of 10.3 million. That was a reduction of 3,000 unemployed people compared to March. […]
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