Connie Mack News

The 44th governor of Florida, Charlie Crist was elected in November 2006 after winning 52.2 percent of the vote, defeating Democrat Jim Davis, who drew 45.1 percent. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel

“Hopefully, we can move the interchange process forward”

By NAPLES DAILY NEWS STAFF 8:27 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Bonita Springs City Council is on a full-court press to rope in federal, state and county officials to improve the Bonita Beach Road interchange ... via BonitaNews.com - Bonita Springs, Florida

“All of the students who received appointments showed an incredible depth of talent, have reached high levels of academic and athletic achievement, and are very active in their schools and communities.”

Mack announces student appointments to U.S. service academies By NAPLES DAILY NEWS STAFF Originally published 1:02 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Updated 1:02 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Congressman Connie ... via Naples Daily News

“President Bush had nothing to say about the report.”

In late 2005, when a panel of tax experts appointed by President Bush came out with a plan to overhaul the tax code, my editors assigned me to see how it might affect the housing market. via New York Times

“Now is the time for the state legislature and the U.S. Congress to work together to ensure these funds are appropriated so that restoration can continue and succeed”

Members of South Florida's congressional delegation Monday warned legislative leaders not to eliminate spending next year for Everglades restoration. via Palm Beach Post

“Her depth and breadth of experience in Jacksonville and in Tallahassee will allow us to advance the very aggressive agenda we have set for Jacksonville.”

Mayor John Peyton has appointed Shannon Hewett chief of legislative affairs for his administration. via Jacksonville Business Journal

By DAVID PLAZAS dplazas@news-press.com Our area's Congressman Connie Mack should divulge the specifics of the $12.6 million he's seeking from the federal government for Southwest Florida projects. via News Press

Though we generally oppose the practice of 'earmarks' - lawmakers' special funding requests for slices of the federal budget - we commended U.S. Rep Connie Mack IV in January for delivering $5.4 million to ... via News Press

Carmen Gentile writes for UPI : Two U.S. representatives from Florida introduced legislation seeking to designate Venezuela a state sponsor of terror, a move that could hurt the country's oil sector and U.S. ... via Fergie's Tech Blog

U.S. Rep. Connie Mack IV has become obsessed with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. via News Press

“I am excited to be a part of this new effort in Congress to show our appreciation for the bravery, commitment, and sacrifice of our troops and their families”

Congressman Allen Boyd last week announced the launch of a new bipartisan congressional caucus - the America Supports You Caucus - to support members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. via The Times - Apalachicola & Carrabelle

“It's much more difficult when money's tight.”

TALLAHASSEE - Gov. Charlie Crist, meeting Thursday with a group of Lee County residents visiting the Capitol, sympathized with Southwest Florida's traffic problems and spent time talking about why he loves ... via News Press

“The firefighters are an important group not just because of the vital work they do but because they bring a lot of manpower to a campaign”

Firefighters, paramedics unions endorse Burt Saunders By MICHAEL PELTIER 6:29 p.m., Wednesday, March 12, 2008 Congressional hopeful Burt Saunders on Wednesday announced the endorsement of the local firefighters ... via Naples Daily News

“Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is using his vast oil wealth to fund terrorism in his own backyard.”

WASHINGTON : Some U.S. lawmakers are urging President George W. Bush's administration to add Venezuela to a list of nations accused of sponsoring terrorism, charging that President Hugo Chavez has close ties ... via International Herald Tribune

“It is important for the students to connect in school”

Naples Optimists honor stellar middle school students By KATHERINE LEWIS 8:52 p.m., Monday, March 3, 2008 Jack Lindsay, 12, moved to Naples less than one year ago but he has already made a big impression on his ... via Naples Daily News

Florida Republican lawmakers said on Monday that Venezuela and Ecuador should stop harboring Colombian FARC guerrillas in their territories and tone down their attacks on Bogot. via The Miami Herald

“Not a week goes by in my district ... when we don't have people asking us what they do to be a support to our military and their families”

A bipartisan congressional effort kicked off on Capitol Hill today to stand behind America Supports You, a Defense Department program that connects citizens and corporations with military personnel and their ... via Department of Defense News

Less than three months after their December wedding, GOP Reps. Mary Bono Mack and Connie Mack have formed a new congressional caucus to support members of the armed forces. via Desert Sun

“I think a lot of people more and more are looking at the options that they have, and what they're finding is that they don't see anything that they like.”

On Sunday, Ralph Nader said he is going to run for president. The consumer advocate made the announcement on the Sunday morning talk shows. via WINK-TV Fort Myers

“The United States will help the people of Cuba realize the blessings of liberty”

Associated Press Originally published 6:46 a.m., Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Updated 1:36 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Video Connie Mack discusses Castro's resignation. via Naples Daily News Online