Florida Democrats reminded House leaders of no-drilling protections enacted in a 2006 law September 11, 2008  - It's hard to believe this worked. Tuesday, Florida's Gulf Coast was in the sights of House Democratic leaders crafting a bill to expand offshore oil and gas exploration. By Wednesday, Florida Democrats apparently had convinced House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that Florida gave up enough in 2006, w... More

CASTOR TOURS MEADOWLAWN MIDDLE SCHOOL, WITNESSES SUCCESS OF TUNE IN TO READING PROGRAM August 21, 2008  - Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-FL) today visited Meadowlawn Middle School to personally witness a classroom of struggling readers using the locally developed Tune In to Reading program. The school has made the most gains in reading in Pinellas County, going from a “C” school to a “B” school thanks to... More

New Housing Law Is Ray Of Hope For Tampa Area's Gloomy Market August 5, 2008  - New federal help for the big mortgage lenders and first-time homebuyers could help revive Tampa's housing market. The quicker markets stabilize, the less taxpayers will have to pay in the complex bill with an unknown price tag. President Bush signed it last week, but we don't blame him for doing... More

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