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Why the latest oil drilling bill has a good shot of passing
Don’t assume that the latest push for oil drilling off Florida’s Gulf Coast is destined to be turned back because of the seemingly annual - almost routine - fight against it.
In each of the last five years, there have been various attempts to open drilling closer to the shore, but they have mostl… READ MORE
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Dockery backing Ross in Congressional race
Let the "Dockery for Governor" talk heat up just a tad. Sen. Paula Dockery, R-Lakeland, confirmed today that she will not run for the congressional seat being vacated by Republican Adam Putnam and will support her longtime friend, former state Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Lakeland.
Statement from the Ross… READ MORE
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Wallace: Buchanan's climate surprise
The Congressman opposes a climate change bill that includes a cap-and-trade measure. READ MORE
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