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Central Florida Congressman Marries New Wife

Central Florida Congressman Darren Soto married his new wife, Sheyla Asencios, who previously served on his campaign and as his District Director.
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Two Florida Congressmen Get Two Different Grades on Scorecard

Two Florida Congressmen got two very different grades on a legislative scorecard.
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Retirement Crisis: Retirees Say $824,000 Needed, But Average Just $289,000 in Savings

Retired Americans say there is a retirement crisis as the typical American retiree currently has just $288,700 in savings but believes $823,800 is needed.
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Florida Democrat Demands Investigation of ‘Blatant Abuse’ of DOJ Prosecutorial Power

A Florida Democratic member of Congress is demanding an investigation of "blatant abuse" of Department of Justice prosecutorial power. 
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Florida Congressman Introduced No Welfare for Non-Citizens Act

A Florida Congressman introduced the No Welfare for Non-Citizens Act. 
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Florida Representatives Reintroduce Legislation to Lower Flood Insurance Costs

Florida Representatives, a Democrat and Republican, reintroduced bipartisan legislation to lower flood insurance costs.
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Legislation Designating Fentanyl as Weapon of Mass Destruction Introduced

Legislation to designate fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction was introduced in Congress. 
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Florida Congressman Applauds Launch of AI-Driven Weather Forecasting Models

A Florida Congressman applauded the launch of AI-driven weather forecasting models. 
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Florida Senator Supports Bill to Sunset Section 230 Immunity

Florida Senator supports a bipartisan bill to sunset Section 230 immunity and protect children online.
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Orange County Commission Expands to Eight, Causes Redistricting, Reprecincting

Orange County voters approved expanding commission districts from six to eight, causing redistricting and reprecincting.
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Central Florida Congressman Issues What To Do If Approached by ICE

A Central Florida Congressman issued information on what to do if approached by ICE.
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DISPOSAL Act Requires Auction of Unused, Underutilized Federal Buildings

The DISPOSAL Act would require the auction of unused and underutilized federal buildings. 
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Florida Governor DeSantis Proposal to Ban Congressional Insider Stock Trading

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made a proposal to ban congressional insider stock trading. 
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Study Found Immigration Enforcement Hurting American Citizens, Dignity Act Solution

National survey found current immigration enforcement policies increasingly harming American citizens, identified Dignity Act as the solution. 
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Florida Congressman’s Bill Prevents Veterans from Losing Pensions after Emergencies

A Florida Congressman's bill prevents Veterans from losing pensions after emergencies. 
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Florida Congressman Legislation to Protect Children and Teens from Online Harms

Florida Congressman Gus Bilirakis unveiled the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), legislation to protect children and teens from online harms.
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Florida Rep. Introduced Bill to Get Qualified, American Truck Drivers on Road

A Florida Representative introduced a bill in Congress to get qualified, American truck drivers on the road. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); Republican Congressman Brian Mast introduced the Ceasing Age-Based Trucking Restrictions (CAB) Act to make it easier for younger, American truck drivers to be able...
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Democratic Congresswoman Responded to ICE Enforcement in South Florida

Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick responded to ICE enforcement in South Florida.
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Rep. Salazar Introduced Shelter Act to Strengthen Miami’s Disaster Resilience

Florida Representative Maria Salazar introduced the Shelter Act to strengthen Miami's disaster resilience.
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Florida Republican Senators Celebrate Maduro Arrest, Stand with Venezuelan Community

Florida Republican Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody celebrated the arrest of dictator Nicolás Maduro and stood in support of the Venezuelan community.
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Florida Democrats React to Capture of Nicolás Maduro, Military Strikes in Venezuela

Florida Democrats reacted to the capture of Nicolás Maduro and President Donald Trump's military strikes in Venezuela.
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Senators Rick Scott, John Fetterman Legislation to Protect Investors from Adversaries

Senators Rick Scott and John Fetterman introduced bipartisan legislation to protect American investors from adversarial countries.
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Bipartisan Legislation in Congress to Combat Antisemitism on College Campuses

Bipartisan legislation was introduced in Congress to combat antisemitism on college campuses. 
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Moskowitz–Donalds Bipartisan Conservation Bill Passed House 400–0 in Congress

Florida Congressmen Jared Moskowitz (D) and Byron Donalds (R) bipartisan conservation legislation passed U.S. House by a unanimous 400–0 vote.
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U.S. House Passed Amendment Protecting Florida from Federal Overreach

The United States House of Representatives passed an amendment protecting Florida from federal overreach. 
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Florida Reps. Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Student Veteran Success

Two Florida Representatives introduced bipartisan legislation in Congress to boost student Veteran success.
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Senator Moody Urged DHS to Locate New Coast Guard Training Facility in Florida

Senator Ashley Moody urged DHS to locate a new Coast Guard training facility in Florida.
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Florida Man Sentenced for Home Break-In Murder of Former Cocoa Councilman, Teacher

A Florida man who killed a popular former Cocoa city councilman and teacher during a home break-in was sentenced for murder.
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Florida Senator Rick Scott Supports Bill for Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment

Florida Senator Rick Scott supports a bill for a balanced budget constitutional amendment. 
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Florida Senator Moody, Rep. Steube Fight to Protect Drivers with Safer Truckers Act

Senator Ashley Moody and Representative Greg Steube, both from Florida, are fighting to protect drivers on roadways with the Safer Truckers Act.
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