Adam Putnam News

Published: April 1st, 2008 11:22 AM Last Modified: April 1st, 2008 11:25 AM Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke met privately with House Republicans Tuesday, and participants said he steered clear of saying ... via Anchorage Daily News

“All I can say is, it's about time”

Cleared ground and bulldozers are a common sight in this constantly growing community but the ones that were the focal point of a ground- breaking ceremony recently were especially welcome for local residents. via The Ledger

More of Lake Hancock's vast shoreline is in line for permanent protection. Southwest Florida Water Management District officials voted Tuesday to proceed with spending $39.2 million to buy a 1,177-acre site on ... via The Ledger

“When I look ahead, I'm reminded of my good friend, [former New York Gov.] George Pataki, who observed that while there is always more to do, elected officials 'are only temporary stewards of the people's trust,' ”

Influential Republican Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds of New York said yesterday he will not run for re-election in November, becoming the latest in a long list of Republican House retirements that have dimmed the ... via Washington Times

“Whether we're talking about caregivers in Central Florida, the rest of the state or across the nation, a growing number of Americans are struggling with devastating burdens”

Congressman Adam Putnam of Bartow on Thursday introduced legislation that he says would help Americans who are providing long-term care to loved ones. via News Chief

Congressman Adam Putnam announced caseworkers from his office will be at locations in Polk Counties in March to help constituents with federal programs such as Social Security, Medicare or veterans benefits. via News Chief

“I'm just saying that they (voters) deserve to have their voices heard. Florida</state/> voters voted; Florida</state/></place/> delegates have been selected; and I would hope they'd allow their voices to be heard.”

Contributed by Bill Rufty - Posted: March 6, 2008 11:53:26 AM Certainly was refreshing to hear Florida Gov. via The Ledger

“We're accustomed to empty chairs, nobody listening.”

By: Josephine Hearn Feb 27, 2008 05:53 AM EST At GWU, a bipartisan group of eight House lawmakers led by Reps. via Washington Examiner

“Americans have to use less energy”

Rep. Adam Putnam, R-Bartow, touted President Bush's recent tax cuts as a possible solution for some homeowners facing foreclosure, also saying that America must consider nuclear energy, and maintaining that the ... via The Ledger

“This is not about having secure communications and secure aircraft available to her. It's about an arrogance of extravagance that demands a jumbo jet that costs $22,000 an hour to operate to taxi her and her buddies back and forth to California”

Spirited political debate always has been - and always should be - essential to the conduct of our nation's business. via Eschaton

“The challenges facing America ... are tremendous, and they deserve serious discussion and attention from both sides of the aisle without becoming a partisan tit-for-tat.”

Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Congress, whose routine bickering riles voters, will hold the first in a series of debates on Monday that they vow will not degenerate into more shouting matches. via Boston.com

House Republicans staged a walkout Thursday afternoon to protest the Democratic leadership's decision to vote on a contempt motion citing White House Chief Of Staff Josh Bolten and former White House counsel ... via CNN

“We came to the conclusion that Bill Posey has the clearest path to a November victory.”

Last week, a full-court press of Central Florida's GOP leadership helped clear the field for state Sen. via El Sentinel

The seventh annual Davenport Quilts and Tea Festival starts at 9 this morning. The two-day event, which starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. today and Saturday, has a "Florida Remembered'' theme this year. via The Ledger

Normally, wise Florida School Bosses are opposed to federal education legislation. via Florida School Boss

A majority of House Republicans crossed party lines to help Democrats override President Bush's veto of a spending bill that was stuffed with millions worth of pork-barrel projects Tuesday. via Town Hall

“Most of the younger members campaigned on a conservative platform, so they're excited about trying to implement that”

By: Patrick O'Connor Nov 7, 2007 06:02 AM EST Boehner's idea had been that the GOP could lift itself off the mat by borrowing from private-sector marketing concepts. via Washington Examiner

“No single bill Congress approves this year will have as much positive impact on Florida's environment than this”

T he U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled today to vote to override President George W. Bush's veto of the 2007 Water Resources Development Act. via The Ledger

“That looks like the direction things are headed in”

APPROPRIATIONS Principals Flinch On 'Mini-Bus' Strategy Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007 House and Senate Democratic leaders met Tuesday to sign off on a plan to combine spending for the Pentagon, veterans' benefits ... via National Journal

“Some protect the identity of students. Some protect the districts from costly litigation, saving taxpayer dollars.”

The state government would open its now-secret books on teacher sexual misconduct in Maine. via NewsOK.com