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7 hrs ago | WEBSPHERE Journal

Congress to Consider Python Ban; Noted Reptile Experts Question Science

Today a U.S. House Subcommittee will consider H.R. 2811 a bill that could determine the fate of much of the reptile trade in the United States.

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Related Topix: Prison, US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat

15 hrs ago | Gainesville.com The Gainesville Sun G...

For Republicans, Florida may be next big battleground

Published: Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 10:03 p.m. Alachua County Republicans will have a front-row seat tonight at the fight for the future of their party.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Florida, Alachua County, FL, Charlie Crist, US Governors, 2008 Presidential Election

Thu Nov 05, 2009

The Washington Post

The Fix: Courting Sarah Palin

Republican Recruiting and the National Environment Getting Mike Castle is the latest in a series of recruitment successes for Senate Republicans.

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Related Topix: US News, 9, US Governors, Sarah Palin, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Senate, Jim Webb, Charlie Crist

The Miami Herald

More friction likely in state GOP

After Tuesday's elections, Florida looms as the next front in a war between moderates and conservatives that's dividing a Republican Party trying to surge toward the 2010 election.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, 2008 Presidential Election, Charlie Crist, US Governors, Barack Obama

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Palm Beach Post

Gov. Charlie Crist says accusations against major Fort Lauderale fund-raiser won't affect him

Republican Gov. Charlie Crist attempted Wednesday to distance himself from a Fort Lauderdale attorney accused of raiding and swindling his way to what could be a $500 million payday.

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Related Topix: Charlie Crist, US Governors, US News, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Lynn University, US Politics, Jim Davis, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Tue Nov 03, 2009

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press

Conservatives ready to flex muscles, take on GOP establishment in elections across nation

In what could be a nightmare scenario for Republican Party officials, conservative activists are gearing up to challenge leading GOP candidates in more than a dozen key House and Senate races in 2010.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Rob Simmons, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Florida, Florida Government, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, US Senate

Mon Nov 02, 2009

HME News

Competitive bidding: 'We're pressing the bill as hard as we can'

The HME industry is running every play in the playbook--calling and visiting legislators; planning press conferences and rallies; and even holding contests--to collect more co-sponsors for a bill that would eliminate national competitive bidding.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Travel, Travel, Representative Jason Altmire

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Tampa Bay Online

N.Y. race could foreshadow Fla. primary

In what looks like a victory for the same conservative forces backing Marco Rubio in Florida, the Republican Party nominee dropped out of a special election to fill a vacant House seat in New York on Saturday.

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Related Topix: US Politics, John McHugh, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Jeff Miller, Democrat, Florida, 2008 Presidential Election

Sat Oct 31, 2009

OrlandoSentinel.com - Opinion

All 3 U.S. Senate candidates have major question marks

With the opinion polls tightening in the U.S. Senate election a year from now, there are legitimate questions surrounding each of Florida's major candidates: Gov.

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Senate, Mel Martinez, Republican, Bill Nelson, Florida, Florida Government, Charlie Crist, US Governors, Opinion

Hispanic Business

Obama to Meet with Troops in Florida

U.S. President Barack Obama addresses the troops, both military and the Democratic party faithful, during a trip to Florida.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, US Military, US Navy, US Marine Corps

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Taking Names the Blog

Sen. Bob Smith: I have what Marco, Charlie don't - experience

Most every time you read about the U.S. Senate race, it's all about the fiery primary between Marco Rubio and Charlie Crist .

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Pensacola News Journal

Sen. Nelson backs Meek

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson has endorsed U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek for the U.S. Senate. Nelson joined Florida's Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink and fromer Senator Bob Graham as statewide elected leaders supporting Meek's campaign.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Senate, Bill Nelson, Florida, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Florida Government

Wed Oct 28, 2009

WJHG-TV Panama City

Worst Governor in America?

A recent string of bad press is haunting Governor Charlie Crist and could hurt his chances at the U.S. Senate.

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Related Topix: Charlie Crist, US Governors, US Politics, Florida, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Florida Government

Fox News

Talking Points

Last year, the good people of Orlando, Florida, elected Democrat Alan Grayson to serve them in Congress.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Representative Alan Grayson, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Orlando Metro, Ben Bernanke

Tue Oct 27, 2009

WTXL

President in FL to raise money for U.S. senate races

President Obama is in Florida October 26th to raise money for U.S. senate races, but how much of it will be spent here remains to be seen.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Senate, Mel Martinez, Republican, Florida, Florida Government

Binghamton University Pipe Dream Home

Group to push for fashion gathering in D.C.

The fashion industry might be coming to Washington D.C., and this time, not only to Michelle Obama's wardrobe.

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Related Topix: US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Washington, DC, US Politics, Carolyn Maloney, Diane Watson, Sheila Jackson-Lee

Mon Oct 26, 2009

Palm Beach Post

Obama salutes troops in Jacksonville, raises money in Miami Beach

President Barack Obama will use Florida as a backdrop Tuesday to announce plans for a $3.4-billion new "smart grid" that would deliver renewable energy across the state and country, White House officials said.

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Related Topix: Jacksonville, FL, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Democrat, 2008 Presidential Election, US Senate, Bill Nelson, Barack Obama

Sun Oct 25, 2009

Business Wire

Public relations, press release distribution, investor relations, SEC filing

PETERSBURG, Fla.-- --Jabil Circuit, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has approved payment of a quarterly dividend to shareholders of record as of November... ARLINGTON, Va.-- --The Consumer Electronics Association applauds Representative Kendrick Meek for his decision this week to withdraw support from the Michaud Bill, wh...

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Related Topix: Public Relations, Manufacturing, Jabil Circuit, Electronics, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Irving, TX, Dallas Metro, Beverages, Coca-Cola Bottling Co.

Sat Oct 24, 2009

Tampa Bay Online

Crist foe casting bigger shadow

Just six months ago, Gov. Charlie Crist seemed invincible. He was sitting on stratospheric job approval ratings, at least 68 percent.

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Related Topix: Charlie Crist, US Governors, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Barack Obama

Athens Banner-Herald

Faces in Haitian monument in Ga. look familiar

When dozens of South Florida Haitian leaders huddled earlier this month around a monument in Savannah meant to immortalize Haitian revolutionaries, they noticed that the faces on a pair of statues looked oddly familiar.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

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