Republican U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez of Florida is in a position to help move along a bill that could lower property insurance rates in disaster-prone states, but hasn't been aggressive enough in doing so, said the two Democratic House members sponsoring the legislation. ...more

April 15, 2008

Democrats nationwide are worried that the nearly tied nomination battle between Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama is headed for a disputed outcome, threatening their chances to win November's election. ...more

February 16, 2008

A federal agency is conducting a four-month inspection of the 17-story federal courthouse in downtown Tampa, which has been plagued by leaks and mold since opening a decade ago. ...more

February 14, 2008

The General Services Administration is conducting a four-month inspection of the multimillion dollar federal courthouse plagued by leaks, mold and diesel fumes, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson said today. ...more

February 13, 2008

The news that about $120 billion in tax rebate checks will be in the mail in three or four months is an invitation to con artists around the world to grab some for themselves. ...more

February 13, 2008

It is the level of concern and compassion of chaplains that often accounts for success or failure in the lives of their troops. ...more

February 9, 2008

In the tumultuous days following the 2000 presidential election, Democrats and civil rights activists descended on Florida, accusing the state of disenfranchising voters and failing to count every vote. They accused the Sunshine State of being just one step away from Jim Crow. ...more

January 27, 2008

Widows of military veterans heard U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson was coming to town, so they made their presence known. ...more

January 23, 2008

SEBRING — Since 1994, Democrats have gained 20,000 registrations. Republicans have added 40,000. But the others — the 26 minor parties and voters with no party affiliation — have gained nearly 70,000 men and women. "I think that's the motor voter registrations more than anything else," said Pat Hogan, chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of Highlands County. When drivers get a license, they're asked if they want to register to vote. Young people and those who haven't given much thought to politics will agree. ...more

January 9, 2008

Federal Medicaid officials released the names of the 52 worst nursing homes in America last month, then patted themselves on the back for a job well-done in protecting the nation's frail elderly. ...more

December 29, 2007