TBO Politics

Swine flu questions: Is virus deadlier than Ebola?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

Q. What is the H1N1 compared to the regular flu and is H1N1 deadlier than Ebola? - Shawn, Latexo, Texas

Poll: Grouchy, gloomier public sticking with Obama

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:59:00 EST

President Barack Obama still has the approval of a majority of Americans, but it's an increasingly pessimistic nation, according to an AP-GfK poll.

E-mails show Crist's aides knew of Obama's Florida visit

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:31:00 EST

E-mails show that Gov. Charlie Crist's aides knew about President Barack Obama's visit to Florida in October, though the governor previously told reporters that he was unaware of the trip.

Clinton urges Senate Dems to pass health care bill

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:32:00 EST

WASHINGTON - Former President Bill Clinton is urging Senate Democrats to put aside their differences and pass a health care overhaul bill.

Dockery kicks off governor bid at Lakeland rally

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:37:00 EST

The fringes of Tropical Storm Ida drizzled on Paula Dockery's parade Tuesday, dampening but not dousing a rally intended to kick off her insurgent campaign for governor.

Tampa considers hiring a lobbyist for Washington

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:58:00 EST

Hoping to increase Tampa's share of federal stimulus funding for infrastructure upgrades and other needs, city officials are considering hiring a Washington lobbyist.

Recalled strollers might cut child's fingers

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:24:00 EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — About a million Maclaren strollers sold by Target and Babies R Us have been recalled after 12 reports of children having their fingertips amputated by a hinge mechanism.

Nelson says Gulf drilling could curb military training

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Drilling for oil in the Gulf of Mexico could harm Florida's economy by interfering with military training and testing in the Gulf and cutting activity at Florida bases, Sen. Bill Nelson told the Tampa Chamber of Commerce on Monday.

Abortion opponents' demands could rock health plan's passage

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:27:00 EST

WASHINGTON (AP) - Abortion opponents in the Senate are seeking tough restrictions in the health care overhaul bill, a move that could roil a shaky Democratic effort to pass President Barack Obama's signature issue by year's end.

Moderate Democrats in Senate target public health plan

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:37:00 EST

The glow from a health care triumph faded quickly for President Barack Obama today as Democrats realized the bill they fought so hard to pass in the House has nowhere to go in the Senate.

New York GOP rift may be Fla. omen

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Republicans say it's not a problem that they lost a New York special congressional election last week that was widely compared to Florida's U.S. Senate race.

House votes strict ban on abortion subsidies

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:42:00 EST

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A bipartisan House coalition voted Saturday to prohibit coverage of abortions in a new government-run health care plan that Democrats would establish to compete with private insurers.

Obama signs bill assisting homebuyers, jobless

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:13:00 EST

President Barack Obama signed a $24 billion economic stimulus bill into law today, giving tax incentives to prospective homebuyers and additional jobless benefits to those idled by the business slump.

Vote on health care may not happen Saturday

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:17:00 EST

WASHINGTON - A House leader says Democrats haven't yet lined up enough votes to pass their health care overhaul bill and may push the vote set for Saturday back one day or more.

Conservatives still hopeful in Florida despite Democrat win in N.Y.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:58:00 EST

Republicans say it's not a problem that they lost a New York special congressional election this week that was widely compared to Florida's U.S. Senate race. But Democrats, and even some GOP moderates, suggest it's a sign of divisiveness that could damage Republicans' 2010 chances.

Democrats round up votes to pass House health bill

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:47:00 EST

Short on votes, House Democratic leaders offered fresh concessions Friday night to anti-abortion lawmakers and worked to ease the concerns of Hispanic holdouts as they struggled to round up the support needed to pass sweeping health care legislation.

Stacy Frank joins District 57 race

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Stacy Frank has filed to run for the District 57 state House seat held by term-limited Republican Faye Culp.

House will continue inquiry into Sansom

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

A House panel rejected a request Thursday from former Speaker Ray Sansom that it suspend its investigation into his conduct while criminal charges against him are still pending.

Canadian couple opt for U.S. health care system

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Having lived in Ontario and now in Brookridge, Bruce and Beverly Gethen know firsthand the differences between the American and Canadian health care systems.

Push is on for rail session

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

SunRail backers in the state Senate continue to press for a special session to jumpstart the Central Florida commuter rail project.