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IF YOU ONLY READ ONE THING Medicaid cuts [Tampa Bay Times guest column] “My son was born with a neuromuscular disease and needs a ventilator to breathe. Even though he is vent-dependent, he can use a Medicaid waiver …

Dear Friend, My name is Mae Yates, and in March I celebrated my 90th birthday. I remember a time before Social Security and Medicare. As a child growing up in the Great Depression, I know first-hand …

Hasner Marries Himself to Ryan’s Proposal which Would Raise Healthcare Costs on Seniors and Women  TALLAHASSEE, FL — Yesterday Adam Hasner double downed on his commitment to Paul Ryan’s Budget Plan, which would turn Medicare into …

“RYAN THE PANDERING PERSUADER” Ryan the pandering persuader [Tampa Bay Times column] “Sending Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan into the Villages to defend his proposal to transform Medicare into a bingo game had all the faux moxie of …

ROMNEY AND RYAN FLOUNDERING IN FLORIDA ON MEDICARE  Behind the Mitt Romney paradox [Tampa Bay Times] “The question for voters: Who is the authentic Willard Mitt Romney? Out of apparent fear over perceptions of his religion and …

Congressman Gone Wild on Vacation: Many Questions Remain about This Debauchery on the Trip Abroad TALLAHASSEE, FL — On the heels of an explosive Politico report detailing an FBI investigation into a congressional delegation trip to …

Congressman Gone Wild on Vacation: Many Questions Remain about his Taxpayer Funded Debauchery TALLAHASSEE, FL — On the heels of an explosive Politico report detailing an FBI investigation into Congressman Steve Southerland’s participation in “a late-night …

With under 80 days to go until the 2012 election, Democrats are turning up the heat — running aggressive campaigns in every corner of the state in races up and down the ballot. Here’s some of …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Florida Democratic Party today released the following statement congratulating Rep. Jeff Clemens on his primary election victory in State Senate District 27. Florida Democratic Party Chairman Rod Smith:  “Congratulations to Rep. Jeff …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Florida Democratic Party today released the following statement congratulating Rep. Barbara Watson on her re-election victory in State House District 107. Statement from Florida Democratic Party Chairman Rod Smith: “Congratulations to Rep. …