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Amelia Warriner's voice sounds like she's channeling the Cheshire cat. Warriner, soon to be a 12th-grader at the Asheville School, just completed three weeks of serving as a page in the U.S. House of Representatives, roaming the Capitol and surrounding Washington on her free time, culminating in an invitation to a White House luau and watching a ...
'Blue Dog' Dems put brakes on health reform
House Democrats' push on health care legislation hit a snag Thursday when a group of fiscally conservative Democrats, known as "Blue Dogs," put on the brakes, pressing the Democratic leadership for significant changes to the draft bill.
Boyd Fights Protect Hundreds of Jobs in Bay County
U.S. Congressman Allen Boyd today continued his fight to protect student loan industry jobs in North Florida, specifically at SallieMae in Bay County, by leading an effort in the House of Representatives to push back on proposals to end the current privatized student loan system.
Conference to Focus on Peanuts, Politics, Production
Peanuts, politics and production will all be on the agenda July 12-14 as the 11th annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference is held at Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Fla.
" Congressman Allen Boyd met with officials from the Suwannee River Water Management District on July 1 to learn about springs protection.
For some in the crowd at Tom Brown Park for the 24th annual 'Celebrate America' event Saturday, it was just another Independence Day.
As U.S. Rep. Allen Boyd addressed a group of area business leaders inside Gulf Coast Community College on Tuesday, protesters outside voiced their opposition to the congressman's recent vote on a controversial energy bill.
Meredith Clark: Who decides what is 'news'? Increasingly, you do
The developing media landscape appears to be like preparing for an open house. Watching Executive Editor Bob Gabordi deliver reader questions submitted via Facebook during our Thursday morning meeting with U.S. Rep.
Congressman Boyd Faces Protesters
Two train cars loaded with chicken feed partially derailed, but did not overturn in Cottondale.
Rep. Boyd Faces Protests on Energy Vote
Hundreds gathered outside of Gulf Coast Community College to show their disapproval of Congressman Allen Boyd's vote last week on the American Clean Energy and Security Act.
Residents Protest During Congressman Boyd's Visit
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Chester legislator calls for grand jury to probe Sanford
A Democratic state legislator who represents part of Chester County is calling for a grand jury to investigate whether Gov.
Our Opinion: Vote 'yes' on climate bill
Congressman Allen Boyd, D-Monticello, has remained uncommitted on an important climate bill expected to be voted on in Washington immediately, perhaps today.
House Prepares For Photo Finish
House Democratic leaders enter today's scheduled floor vote on climate change legislation confident they will have enough backing, although there is still uncertainty in their Caucus that they might fall short.
Cap and tax liveblog: Democrats limit debate, stampede toward national energy tax
Scroll for continuous updatesthere will be 3 hours of general debate and a grand total of 1 GOP amendment 9:36am : GOP Rep.
Tanner: FAIR Act would end political gerrymandering
U.S. Reps. John Tanner , Mike Castle , Allen Boyd , Jim Cooper and Baron Hill , along with U.S. Sen.
Rep. John Tanner touts FAIR Act for nonpartisan redistricting
Tanner, D-Tenn., said the principle of "one person, one vote" has been corrupted by partisan divisions that result in Congress not addressing critical needs but instead using "one-upsmanship" and taking partisan "pot shots" for the 24-hour news cycle.
Rep. John Tanner is all about it : Tanner will join Rep. Mike Castle, R-Del., and Rep.
Tallahassee turtle tunnel rally point to tea parties
The state Department of Transportation's now-famous "Tallahassee turtle tunnel" has become a rallying point for the next round of Independence Day taxpayer "tea party" protests.
Boyd Announces Stimulus Bounds for County Economic Development Projects
U.S. Congressman Allen Boyd announced last week that Gulf County is scheduled to receive two federal bonds totaling $306,000 to help finance economic development projects, such as public infrastructure improvements, job training, and construction projects, in the community.