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Florida governor race: Bud Chiles out, Rick Scott's No. 2 is Navy vetLawton "Bud" Chiles is dropping out of the Florida governor's race, saying Wednesday that he recognizes he doesn't have enough resources to win the race. Chiles told The Associated Press he will support Democratic nominee Alex Sink, whom he had lunch with this week to talk about the campaign. He planned a press conference with her Thursday.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:06:00 -0700.
Finance and Banking
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 ("the Act") begins sweeping reform for the U.S. financial system. It requires new and existing regulatory agencies to undertake more than 50 studies of the financial system and more than 250 instances of rulemaking.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:29:01 -0700.
Out-of-state groups to pour millions into Florida races
Groups are buying attack ads to turn voters against candidates they oppose WASHINGTON -- For those few Florida voters unfamiliar with attacks ads, the latest TV spot by the conservative Americans for Prosperity offers a classic take on the genre.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:45:36 -0700.
Health Reform Politics: Florida Court on ballot question; Repeal campaign touted by Conservatives; Nebraska flap
The Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that targeted the new federal-health reform law, ruling that state lawmakers included misleading wording that could not be fixed.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:27:22 -0700.
Fitch Rates Florida's $223MM Lottery Revs 'A+'; Outlook Stable
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings assigns an 'A+' rating to the following State of Florida State Board of Education lottery revenue bonds: --$223,415,000 lottery revenue refunding bonds, series 2010E. The bonds are expected to sell through competitive bid as early as the week of Sept. 6, 2010. In addition, Fitch affirms the following ratings: --$3 billion in outstanding lottery revenue ...
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:13:58 -0700.
Riverview, Florida, Author Publishes New Book
This insightful, compassionate, and often humorous book shares experiences from eighteen years of nursing
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:01:00 -0700.
The Corporate Jobs They're Hiring For Now
A survey indicates what white-collar opportunities will be growing most this fall.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:54:04 -0700.
As midterm election nears, Obama on shaky ground
By Alex Leary, Times staff writer Friday, September 3, 2010 The health care bill had detractors on the right, which said it was too big, and the left, which said it didn?t go far enough. WASHINGTON ? The weekend in Florida was conceived to soothe one distraction ? the gulf oil disaster ? but only intensified another. "I was not commenting, and I will not comment, on the wisdom of making the ...
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:12:55 -0700.
Will Marlins finances hurt Dolphins stadium renovations?
The release of financial documents showing the Florida Marlins were profitable in 2008 and 2009 couldn't have come at worse time for the Miami Dolphins.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:35:15 -0700.
Campaign Finance Reformers Facing Major Political, Legal Obstacles
by Andrew Kreighbaum This has not been a kind year for campaign finance reformers. Setting aside the now-famous Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling from the Supreme Court, which allowed corporations and unions to spend freely on campaign advertisements, there has been a flurry of challenges to other campaign finance laws in the courts. read more
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:44:20 -0700.