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Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando Sentinel Judge: Lawmakers, staff don?t have to answer questions about voting-rights bill3 Feb 2012 at 5:54pm By Michael Peltier, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge on Friday ruled that four senators and two staff members do not have to testify as part of lawsuit challenging a new Fl... Dockery to Senate bosses: Just the prison privatization facts, please 3 Feb 2012 at 3:48pm TALLAHASSEE — Sen. Paula Dockery of Lakeland is asking Senate leaders pushing a prison privatization plan to cough up the per-prisoner costs for the private prisons already operating in the state. ... Jebbie stands with Connie for U.S. Senate 3 Feb 2012 at 3:47pm Jeb Bush Jr., who last fall signed on as a Florida heavy-hitter in the Jon Huntsman for President campaign, has allied himself with a new candidate now that Huntsman pulled the plug on his candidac... House passes local workforce board reform 3 Feb 2012 at 3:14pm TALLAHASSEE – The Florida House voted Friday to give Gov. Rick Scott more power over regional workforce boards and put tighter contracting restrictions on them in response to reports that Workforce... VA chief to visit troubled Orlando hospital, lawmaker says 3 Feb 2012 at 3:12pm WASHINGTON — VA Secretary Eric Shinseki told U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown today that he soon would visit Orlando?s incoming VA Medical Center, which is expected to miss its planned October opening becau... Florida House passes redistricting maps in Week 4 3 Feb 2012 at 2:32pm TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House of Representatives voted along party lines Friday for new political maps that would reflect the state’s growing diversity, but which critics contend would perpetuate... Craig Miller wins first endorsement for Congress 3 Feb 2012 at 1:20pm Craig Miller, the ex-Ruth’s Chris CEO who abandoned a race for the U.S. Senate this week to run for Congress, has won his first endorsement for his new campaign. It’s from a fellow restaurateur, Ne... Michelle Obama to dine with Orlando family 3 Feb 2012 at 11:30am WASHINGTON – Somewhere in Central Florida, a family probably is dusting off the good silverware. And grabbing an extra chair or two. The reason? The White House announced today that First Lady Mich... Destination casino bill is dead 3 Feb 2012 at 10:52am TALLAHASSEE — A controversial bill to bring three destination casinos to Florida is dead. House sponsor Rep. Erik Fresen, R-Miami, withdrew the bill before it even came to a vote, simply saying he ... New redistricting maps would make Orange County more Democratic 3 Feb 2012 at 9:14am TALLAHASSEE — The new political maps the Florida Legislature is advancing could deliver a new Democratic tilt to the longtime Republican hub of Metro Orlando. Although Orange County has shifted Dem...  USATODAY.com Feed 3 Feb 2012 at 12:29pm The House has given final approval to an aviation bill that speeds transition to a new air traffic control system based on GPS technology.
Air Force to cut 10,000 airmen, change aircraft 3 Feb 2012 at 8:06pm The Air Force plans to cut 10,000 active National Guard and Reserve airmen and change aircraft in an effort to downsize.
Pentagon refuses extension for Guantanamo Sept. 11 trial 3 Feb 2012 at 10:56pm Pentagon official denied extension for Guantanamo Bay prisoners charged in Sept. 11 attacks, trial decision could be reached within months.
U.S. seeks Russia's vote for lighter Syria UN resolution 3 Feb 2012 at 5:57pm U.S. seeks Russia's vote for softer UN resolution on Syria, unclear if the resolution's wording calls for President Bashar to step down.
Kochs, Buffett: No stake in Keystone decision 3 Feb 2012 at 2:48pm Lawmakers inject questions about politically connected billionaires into Keystone XL debate.
Obama calls for job programs that help veterans 3 Feb 2012 at 12:58pm Obama is calling for a new conservation program that would put veterans to work rebuilding trails, roads and levees on public lands.
Obama: 'The recovery is speeding up' 3 Feb 2012 at 11:41am President Obama saluted "more good news about our economy" today as he proposed new jobs programs for veterans.
Obama to host state dinner for Cameron 3 Feb 2012 at 9:20am President Obama's next state dinner will honor British Prime Minister David Cameron.
Obama team trumpets good jobs numbers 3 Feb 2012 at 8:40am Good jobs numbers today for President Obama.
Obama team: Bracing for Israel attack on Iran? 3 Feb 2012 at 7:51am For years, the question has not been whether the United States would attack Iran, but what it would do if Israel attacked Iran. That moment may ...
FOXNews.com What the unemployment rate doesn't measure3 Feb 2012 at 7:40pm A drop in the unemployment rate is always good economic news, but those of all political stripes say .. it's not as good as it looks.
Lawmakers press Google on new privacy policy 3 Feb 2012 at 6:56pm Pressure is building on Google. On Friday, the European Union asked Google to the delay the rollout of its new privacy policy, scheduled for March 1, until the E.U. can work out whether it is in li... White House, GOP dispute significance of upbeat jobs report 3 Feb 2012 at 6:37pm With election season in full swing, the Labor Department reports are bound to serve as a political football every month until November, and with his administration under fire on the campaign trail ... Panetta concerned Israel months from striking Iran 3 Feb 2012 at 6:25pm Washington Post report is the first to use such a specific timeframe, after Fox News previously reported concerns from former members of Obama's national security team that a unilateral strike from... State bill would ban new ownership of exotic pets 3 Feb 2012 at 6:23pm Proposed legislation in the state of Ohio would ban the purchase of lions, bears, gorillas and other exotic animals, but it also would allow current owners of such animals to keep the pets if they ... Air Force to cut 10,000 airmen, shift aircraft 3 Feb 2012 at 5:54pm The Air Force says it will cut the service by nearly 10,000 active, National Guard and Reserve airmen next year, as part of a broad move to downsize and shift capabilities around the country to be ... Romney heads into Nevada with healthy lead, as Gingrich ramps up attacks 3 Feb 2012 at 4:56pm Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich showed no interest in going easy on each other heading into Saturday's Nevada caucuses, despite polls that show the former Massachusetts governor well ahead in the con... Taliban leader sent letter to Obama last year, sources say 3 Feb 2012 at 3:55pm Reclusive Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar wrote to President Obama last year indicating an interest in talks key to ending the war in Afghanistan, current and former U.S. officials told The Ass... House passes FAA bill over labor objections 3 Feb 2012 at 2:09pm A four-year blueprint for aviation programs that hastens the transition to a new air traffic control system based on GPS technology was given final approval by the House on Friday despite last-minu... DHS official vows at Capitol Hill grilling to fix troubled chemical security ... 3 Feb 2012 at 12:49pm The head of a beleaguered federal program charged with securing dangerous chemicals vowed Friday to swiftly address a mountain of problems that were exposed in a recent internal report, as lawmaker... RSS feed - channel BNewsPolitics  Clinton arrives for security talks in Munich 3 Feb 2012 at 7:41pm US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived here Friday for international security talks where aides said she would send a "strong message of support" for ties with Europe as Washington... Jovial Panetta shrugs off controversies on Europe trip 3 Feb 2012 at 7:34pm RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (Reuters) - If Defense Secretary Leon Panetta was unsettled by making headlines that jangled nerves from Kabul to Washington on his trip to Europe this week, it... Lawmakers step up warnings on Egypt military aid 3 Feb 2012 at 6:48pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A leading senator warned Egypt's military-led government on Friday that "the days of blank checks are over" as an Egyptian army team huddled with State Department... Senate Democrats ready backup plan on payroll tax bill 3 Feb 2012 at 5:48pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Democrats have begun preparing a backup plan to extend a tax cut for workers if a special congressional negotiating committee fails to reach quick agreement,... Funding for transit in peril-groups, Democrats 3 Feb 2012 at 5:07pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican-sponsored transportation legislation that would radically change funding for public transit advanced in the House of Representatives on Friday, leaving... Pennsylvania State Police Looking for Farm Show Shooting Suspect 3 Feb 2012 at 4:46pm Values Driving Corporate Success, Responsibility 3 Feb 2012 at 4:43pm CAIR Asks Sec. Clinton to Allow U.S. Citizen to Return from Libya 3 Feb 2012 at 4:28pm "OccuFLY" at LAX - Flight Attendants Hold Large Protest as Part of the 99% 3 Feb 2012 at 4:20pm Air National Guard to Take Bulk of Air Force Cuts 3 Feb 2012 at 4:01pm  Reuters: Politics 3 Feb 2012 at 5:59pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives will swiftly take up a Senate-passed bill to curb insider trading by lawmakers next week, a top Republican said on Friday as Congress clamors to ... Romney cruises toward win in Nevada 3 Feb 2012 at 6:25pm LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Republican front-runner Mitt Romney surged on Friday toward an apparent easy win in Nevada, with a new poll showing him beating rival Newt Gingrich by a 2-to-1 margin on the e... Komen reverses move to cut Planned Parenthood funding 3 Feb 2012 at 5:02pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation backed down from its decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood, which provides abortion and birth control services, following ... Forget Romney or Obama, the voters want Tim Tebow: poll 3 Feb 2012 at 6:59pm (Reuters) - He won't be in this Sunday's Super Bowl and his Denver Broncos are already 50-to-1 longshots for next year's National Football League title, but if Tim Tebow swapped the pigskin for pol... Jobs numbers boost Obama, needs lasting trend 3 Feb 2012 at 2:57pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An unexpectedly strong jobs report on Friday boosted President Barack Obama's re-election prospects, but the trend must last to deny his opponents the biggest cudgel they hav... Senate Democrats ready backup plan on payroll tax bill 3 Feb 2012 at 5:48pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Democrats have begun preparing a backup plan to extend a tax cut for workers if a special congressional negotiating committee fails to reach quick agreement, Senate Ma... Jovial Panetta shrugs off controversies on Europe trip 3 Feb 2012 at 7:34pm RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (Reuters) - If Defense Secretary Leon Panetta was unsettled by making headlines that jangled nerves from Kabul to Washington on his trip to Europe this week, it didn't da... Funding for transit in peril-groups, Democrats 3 Feb 2012 at 5:07pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican-sponsored transportation legislation that would radically change funding for public transit advanced in the House of Representatives on Friday, leaving Democrats, ... Lawmakers step up warnings on Egypt military aid 3 Feb 2012 at 6:48pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A leading senator warned Egypt's military-led government on Friday that "the days of blank checks are over" as an Egyptian army team huddled with State Department officials t... U.S. plans $2.8 billion upgrade of F-16 fighter 2 Feb 2012 at 7:14pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it plans a $2.8 billion upgrade of about 350 of its aging F-16 multi-role fighter planes to help offset slower purchases of the next-generati... AP Top Political News At 8:38 p.m. EST Santorum pushes discredited stroke claim3 Feb 2012 at 7:10pm COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum on Friday backed prominent conservative James Dobson's claim that President Barack Obama's administration would block medical... A political tip sheet for the rest of us 3 Feb 2012 at 7:03pm WASHINGTON (AP) -- A political tip sheet for the rest of us outside the Washington Beltway, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012:... Romney focuses on Obama, Gingrich on Romney in NV 3 Feb 2012 at 6:35pm LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A confident Mitt Romney accused President Barack Obama of failing to do enough to create jobs as he campaigned Friday ahead of GOP presidential caucuses this weekend in a stat... Romney emphasizes patriotism - a lot 3 Feb 2012 at 4:55pm EAGAN, Minn. (AP) -- Mitt Romney talks about his love for America almost every day. Twice now, the Republican presidential front-runner has even broken into song.... Romney campaign parts ways with debate coach 3 Feb 2012 at 8:38pm LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The debate coach who worked with Mitt Romney ahead of two well-received debate performances in Florida is no longer with the Republican's presidential campaign.... Presidential spotlight shines on a dour Nevada 3 Feb 2012 at 5:16pm LAS VEGAS (AP) -- In Nevada, people could once buy homes and feed their families with money earned from free-spending tourists who flocked to Sin City for relaxed gambling and liquor laws.... Analysis: When is getting better good enough? 3 Feb 2012 at 5:59pm WASHINGTON (AP) -- The stronger the economy gets, the more the presidential race comes down to what voters believe: Are things actually getting better? Or is it all still a mess?... INFLUENCE GAME: Big donors and what they want 3 Feb 2012 at 8:13pm WASHINGTON (AP) -- The millionaires, billionaires and companies giving big sums to political committees supporting Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and Barack Obama have important business with the n... Obama meets with wealthy donors in DC 3 Feb 2012 at 4:25pm WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama has spent time with around 25 wealthy donors who paid $35,800 each to talk with him behind closed doors at a Washington hotel.... Mo. candidate would be among richest in US Senate 3 Feb 2012 at 7:01pm JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- St. Louis businessman John Brunner has already poured at least $1 million into his Republican quest to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. 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