TBO Politics

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'Kill the bill' protesters target health care

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:46:00 EST

Chanting "Kill the bill," thousands of conservatives incensed over the Democrats' health care overhaul protested at the Capitol on Thursday, arguing that the legislation amounts to a government takeover of the nation's medical system.

Congress giving homebuyers a big new tax break

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:36:00 EST

Missed out on Cash for Clunkers? Congress has another deal for you: Buy a home before May 1 and collect up to $6,500 from the government. If you're a first-time homebuyer, get up to $8,000.

Crist critics pounce on his denial of supporting stimulus

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:39:00 EST

Gov. Charlie Crist is saying he did not endorse the $787 billion federal stimulus bill, a statement that might confuse some voters.

Democrats ask Tampa to apply to host convention

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:06:00 EST

The Democratic party has joined the Republican National Committee in asking Tampa to apply to host its 2012 presidential election year national convention.

House denies Sansom bid to delay ethics case

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:12:00 EST

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

Crist wants special session on Central Florida rail plan

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:11:00 EST

TALLAHASSEE (AP) — Gov. Charlie Crist says he wants a special legislative session in December to seek approval of a commuter rail system in central Florida.

Voters to pols: Give us jobs, results, not spats

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:56:00 EST

Voters' memo to politicians: We're angry and fearful, mostly about jobs and the economy. We want tangible solutions, not partisan bickering or intraparty spats. And we'll vote either party out of office if we don't think you're listening.

Florida House panel asked to delay Sansom ethics case

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:36:00 EST

Former Florida House Speaker Ray Sansom wants lawmakers to delay his ethics case until criminal charges against him are resolved.

Sources: Democrats' health bill to get AARP backing

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:16:00 EST

In a coup for House Democrats, AARP will endorse sweeping health care overhaul legislation headed for a history-making floor vote, officials told The Associated Press on today.