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Central Florida Political Pulse Orange Democratic Commissioner: Fight On Hillary8 May 2008 at 5:41pm Orange County Commissioner Linda Stewart says Hillary Clinton needs to keep up her fight for the White House. The Orange County Democrat said that the U.S. sentaor from New York is not dividing the... Orange Commissioner Segal Wants Water Plan 8 May 2008 at 5:23pm County Commissioner Bill Segal wants more answers about what Orange's leaders plan to do about its water needs. The Democrat recently sent a memo to Mayor Rich Crotty urging the county to re-visit ... Obama promises Florida delegates will be seated 8 May 2008 at 4:25pm Our colleague Bill Gibson of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel just filed this report: Barack Obama promised a group of uncommitted superdelegates today that he would seat Florida?s delegation at the ... Florida Democrats tell DNC: Seat ALL our delegates 8 May 2008 at 4:04pm WASHINGTON -- Democratic leaders must allow all of Florida?s delegates to participate in the party?s convention this summer, according to a letter signed by U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson and the state?s ei... Clinton pens letter to Obama, says they must seat Florida and Michigan delegates 8 May 2008 at 3:39pm WASHINGTON -- Hillary Clinton pressed Barack Obama again today to reach a compromise on how to count Democratic voters in Florida and Michigan, whose primary results were voided because the two sta... Wind insurance booted from flood insurance bill 7 May 2008 at 6:30pm WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Senate on Wednesday defeated a measure 73-19 that would have allowed consumers to purchase wind insurance as part of an existing national program that provides flood insuranc... Nelson not calling for Clinton to drop out 7 May 2008 at 5:47pm WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, a supporter of Hillary Clinton, so far has not officially asked the New York senator to leave the presidential primary. A few superdelegates have inched toward ... Superdelegates inch toward Obama 7 May 2008 at 5:27pm William E. Gibson, Washington Bureau Chief for the Sun-Sentinel, just filed this report. WASHINGTON ?- Barack Obama?s convincing victory in the North Carolina primary nudged him closer to the Democ... Gelber sides with Obama 7 May 2008 at 5:18pm Add another superdelegate to the Barack Obama camp ? that is, if national Democratic leaders ever agree to seat Florida?s representatives. This afternoon, state Rep. Dan Gelber, Democratic Minority... SuperDan Sides with Obama 7 May 2008 at 5:15pm House Minority Leader Dan Gelber, a Miami Beach Democrat and superdelegate to this summer's party convention, said Wednesday he is now backing presidential frontrunner Barack Obama, ending months o...  USATODAY.com Washington - Top Stories 9 May 2008 at 8:18am Soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan can find themselves living in less-than-ideal conditions as base commanders work ... White House report links pot, teen depression 9 May 2008 at 11:39am Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according ... Plame seeks to resurrect suit in CIA leak case 9 May 2008 at 11:19am Valerie Plame is trying to resurrect a lawsuit against those in the Bush administration she says illegally outed her as a CIA ... U.S. official: Burma faces disaster over lack of aid 9 May 2008 at 10:55am The director of U.S. foreign disaster assistance says skilled foreign aid workers are sitting on the sidelines as victims of ... GI benefits stymie funding bill 9 May 2008 at 12:07pm Democratic leaders in Congress retreated Thursday from a plan that includes an expensive new education benefit for post-9/11 ... N.Y. rep. admits fathering child from affair 9 May 2008 at 3:16am Rep. Vito Fossella of New York answeredquestions that arose from his arrest on drunken driving charges last week. Housing aid bills face vetoes by Pres. Bush 9 May 2008 at 3:17am The House on Thursday passed a massive homeowner rescue plan to provide cheaper, government-backed mortgages to half a million ... New rule would limit insurers contact with elderly, disabled 8 May 2008 at 6:59pm Agents selling private health insurance plans to the elderly and disabled would be barred from cold-calling, door-to-door solicitations ... U.S. considers air drops for Burma cyclone victims 8 May 2008 at 4:31pm The United States is considering air-dropping food aid and other relief supplies to victims of the devastating cyclone in Burma, ... President Bush in Texas for daughter Jenna's wedding 8 May 2008 at 3:55pm President Bush stuck out his right elbow Thursday, jokingly demonstrating how he'll escort his daughter down the aisle at her ...  FOXNews.com 8 May 2008 at 11:09am The Senate Ethics Committee opts not to investigate Sen. David Vitter, who was linked to the escort service run by the so-called 'D.C. Madam.' Plame Tries to Resurrect Lawsuit Against Cheney, Libby 9 May 2008 at 12:16pm Valerie Plame is trying to resurrect a lawsuit against those in the Bush administration she says illegally outed her as a CIA operative in 2003. Extraordinary Coverage 20 Mar 2008 at 2:23am Keep track of all the latest news from the campaign trail with our special election section. White House: Bush Will Veto Iraq $$ Unless Cost Shrinks 8 May 2008 at 4:52am A top White House official weighed in Thursday with renewed veto threats against rival House and Senate Iraq funding bills, saying add-ons for veterans and the unemployed were unacceptable. Administration Argues Against 100 Percent Mad Cow Tests 9 May 2008 at 11:57am The Bush administration is urging a federal appeals court to keep meatpackers from testing all their cattle for mad cow disease. Rep. Fossella Admits Fathering Child Outside Marriage 8 May 2008 at 8:42am Rep. Vito Fossella of New York acknowledged on Thursday that he fathered a child from an extramarital affair, answering questions that arose from his arrest on drunken driving charges last week. Gates: No Myanmar Air Drops Without Permission 8 May 2008 at 5:01am Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday the U.S. military was moving forward with plans to mount a relief mission in Myanmar, but he said he couldn't imagine air dropping aid without permissio... House Votes to Prop Up $300 Billion in Home Loans 8 May 2008 at 8:02am The House has passed a housing aid plan to provide $300 billion in refinanced mortgages for struggling homeowners, but faces veto threats. Rep. George Miller Wants Criminal Probe of Utah Mine Deaths 8 May 2008 at 2:14am Federal prosecutors should open a criminal investigation into the deaths of nine people in a Utah mine collapse last year, a leading House Democrat said Thursday. House: Keep Pennies From Costing More Than One Cent 8 May 2008 at 2:57am The House has passed legislation designed to stop pennies and nickels from costing more than they are worth, a move that supporters say would save taxpayers $100 million a year.  Reuters: Politics 9 May 2008 at 11:52am WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama earned more support from party leaders and won praise from former rival John Edwards on Friday as he gathered momentum in his drive to the U.S. presiden... McCain girding for battle with Obama 9 May 2008 at 10:00am WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Now that Democrat Hillary Clinton is fading, Republican John McCain's U.S. presidential campaign is girding for a tough election battle against Barack Obama and McCain aides ... Obama open to Clinton as possible running mate 9 May 2008 at 7:42am WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama on Thursday did not rule out selecting rival Hillary Clinton as his vice presidential running mate if he ultimately defeats her in a race in which he ha... McCain likely to be outspent in election 9 May 2008 at 8:09am WASHINGTON (Reuters) - He backs an unpopular war in Iraq, represents an unpopular political party and is endorsed by an unpopular president in the midst of an economic downturn. House passes major housing rescue bill 8 May 2008 at 7:32pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved legislation to create a $300 billion mortgage-insurance fund and provide billions more in homeowner aid to stabilize a ... Pakistan new govt. opposed to U.S. action on its soil 9 May 2008 at 10:51am ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's new government is trying to convince the United States that unilateral strikes against al Qaeda militants on its territory could be "counter-productive", the countr... McCain camp hits Obama over "losing bearings" 8 May 2008 at 8:08pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama on Thursday accused Republican John McCain of "losing his bearings" over a foreign policy issue, sparking countercharges that he is making McCain's age ... Obama vows to ensure security of Israel 8 May 2008 at 8:05pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic White House hopeful Barack Obama said on Thursday the U.S. friendship with Israel was "unbreakable" and vowed to ensure the security of the Jewish state if elected... House votes to lift travel curbs on Mandela 8 May 2008 at 6:39pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Moving to fix what some lawmakers called an embarrassing leftover in U.S. policy, the House of Representatives on Thursday voted to scrap travel restrictions on former South ... Edwards says Obama could beat McCain 9 May 2008 at 11:38am WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards on Friday declined to make an endorsement in the Democratic presidential battle, but said Barack Obama could unite the par... AP Top Political News At 12:20 p.m. EDT Obama picks up 4 superdelegates, union endorsement9 May 2008 at 12:20pm WASHINGTON (AP) -- The movement of Democratic superdelegates to presidential hopeful Barack Obama gained steam Friday with four new endorsements, including a union president and a congressman who s... Today on the presidential campaign trail 9 May 2008 at 10:23am IN THE HEADLINES... Clinton presses on, urges supporters to ignore calls to quit 9 May 2008 at 7:00am SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- Her voice raspy, her tone determined, Hillary Rodham Clinton urged her supporters Thursday to ignore the political pundits who have declared her toast.... Beat the Press: High-flying Obama plays to win 9 May 2008 at 4:27am PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Perhaps Barack Obama's competitive juices need new outlets now that he has expanded his lead over Democratic presidential rival Hillary Rodham Clinton.... Obama accuses McCain of 'losing his bearings' 9 May 2008 at 1:18am NEW YORK (AP) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Thursday that Republican John McCain was "losing his bearings" for repeatedly suggesting the Islamic terrorist group Hamas prefe... AP IMPACT: The people in Obama's army of small donors 8 May 2008 at 5:43pm WASHINGTON (AP) -- Kriss Riggs isn't one to spend her money on politicians.... Obama gets big welcome, fresh support on Capitol tour 8 May 2008 at 8:07pm WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Barack Obama got a front-runner's welcome back at the Capitol Thursday, pressing congressional "superdelegates" to support him in a visit that had the look and feel of a cam... Unions focus against McCain as Democrats still battling 8 May 2008 at 8:25pm WASHINGTON (AP) -- Organized labor is paying more attention to Republican John McCain as Democrat Barack Obama solidifies his status as the front-runner in the Democratic contest against Hillary Ro... Political Play: McCain visits NYC fire station 8 May 2008 at 9:43pm NEW YORK (AP) -- John McCain offered to hand out a few New York slices as he visited a fire station on a light day of campaigning Thursday.... Mich. Dems settle on delegate-seating plan to bring to DNC 7 May 2008 at 11:18pm LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan Democratic leaders on Wednesday settled on a plan to give presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton 69 delegates and Barack Obama 59 as a way to get the state's ... |