Rubio, Scott demand answers after bridge collapse in Miami

Rubio, Scott demand answers after bridge collapse in Miami

Javier Manjarres
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March 16, 2018
According to Rubio, the bridge was built using federal funding  from a $11.4 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant in 2013. Rubio penned a letter to Department of Transporation Elaine Chao regarding the bridge collapse and her agency’s response.
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The benefits of American energy

The benefits of American energy

Javier Manjarres
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March 15, 2018
Here’s what that “golden egg” could look like for a sampling of the states, according to economic projections in four regional studies for the Atlantic, Pacific, Eastern Gulf and Alaska outer ...
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Gun control law passes in U.S. House by huge vote margin

Gun control law passes in U.S. House by huge vote margin

Javier Manjarres
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March 14, 2018
The bill was sponsored by Florida Congressman John Rutherford (R) and cosponsored by 94 for other legislators including fellow Floridians Reps. Lois Frankel (D),
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Florida unemployment rate at 3.9 percent

Florida unemployment rate at 3.9 percent

Javier Manjarres
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March 13, 2018
The rate matches the December figure, which was initially posted at 3.7 percent but has since been revised upward. The jobless rate had reached 3.6 percent in November.
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Is President Trump backtracking on gun control?

Is President Trump backtracking on gun control?

Javier Manjarres
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March 13, 2018
The law Florida Gov. Scott signed into law was quickly challenged by the NRA in federal court, who filed a lawsuit contending that the law infringed on the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution.
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Rick Scott has slight edge over Nelson in Senate Race (POLL)

Rick Scott has slight edge over Nelson in Senate Race (POLL)

Javier Manjarres
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March 13, 2018
“A few recent polls released to the media have shown samples that seem to anticipate more Democrats ...
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Nelson says Democrats could have

Nelson says Democrats could have "ZERO chance" of taking back US Senate

Javier Manjarres
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March 12, 2018
Sen. Nelson has been anticipating a Scott for Senate campaign by trying to mitigate the campaign fundraising avalanche that will surely follow a senatorial campaign announcement...
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Lawmakers agree on plan to battle opioids

Lawmakers agree on plan to battle opioids

Javier Manjarres
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March 12, 2018
The bill also would require physicians to take a two-hour, board-approved continuing education course on prescribing controlled substances.
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Some Democratic lawmakers put on notice after Farrakhan's recent anti-semitic remark

Some Democratic lawmakers put on notice after Farrakhan's recent anti-semitic remark

Javier Manjarres
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March 12, 2018
Not only did Farrakhan make the remark, but the Muslim leader doubled-down on his comment when he tweeted his statement word-for-word.
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Judges, law enforcement officers to get raises

Judges, law enforcement officers to get raises

Javier Manjarres
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March 9, 2018
State firefighters would receive $2,500 pay raises in the new year. Probation and detention officers in the Department of Juvenile Justice would receive a 10 percent pay raise.
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Slot machines put on table in gambling talks

Slot machines put on table in gambling talks

Javier Manjarres
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March 9, 2018
“The biggest divide between the two chambers is the slots in referendum counties and whether there was going to be any expansion beyond Broward, and the House in good faith broke that seal,” he said.
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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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FL Senate signs off on year-round daylight-saving time

FL Senate signs off on year-round daylight-saving time

Javier Manjarres
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March 7, 2018
The next stop is the desk of Gov. Rick Scott, whose office said he will review the proposal after formally receiving it. If Scott signs the bill, Congress would ultimately be responsible...
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Lawmakers will need overtime on budget

Lawmakers will need overtime on budget

Javier Manjarres
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March 7, 2018
But when Corcoran spoke to House members about 8:15 p.m., he made clear the budget wouldn't be done in time.
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Why are animal rights activists freaking out about new pet store regulations?

Why are animal rights activists freaking out about new pet store regulations?

Javier Manjarres
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March 6, 2018
So why are the animals rights activists freaking out? They want to shut down puppy mills. So do I. And, more importantly, so does the USDA, and its their standards that would have to be met under the current proposal...
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Ross Spano comes out swinging in Republican AG Race

Ross Spano comes out swinging in Republican AG Race

Javier Manjarres
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March 6, 2018
"At some point in your life when you will have to stand up to the bullies, sometimes it may will cost you everything, it usually requires sacrifice, and it always requires courage"
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"Congressional inaction" on DACA is failing America

Javier Manjarres
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March 6, 2018
Republicans contend that Democrats are stalling efforts to push through DACA legislation because they are pressing for a broader, more expansive and blanketing pathway...
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Rubio warns of more corrupt elections in Cuba, Venezuela

Rubio warns of more corrupt elections in Cuba, Venezuela

Javier Manjarres
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March 5, 2018
Rubio’s brief update on the political climate in the hemisphere was very concerning to say the least, as the south Florida native expressed concern over the “fraudulent” elections...
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