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MIAMI HERALDNAKED POLITICS BLOGFlorida politicians comment on Obama's SCOTUS nominee@PatriciaMazzeiPresident Barack Obama nominated JudgeMerrick Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia. Senate Republicans said even before there was a nominee that they wouldn't hold any hearings.Here's what Florida politicians had to say about… Read more »

VIDEOThe Cancer Caucus: Three Lawmakers on Their Experiences With CancerWith a renewed push for cancer research in Congress following the president’s “moonshot” cancer initiative, Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Donald M. Payne Jr. and Billy Long share stories of their personal experiences with the often-fatal disease.See more at:… Read more »

Personal Losses Spur Bipartisan Approach on CancerBy Lindsey McPhersonCancer is something that has touched nearly every family, said House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who lost his father to the disease.“When you bring it down to a personal level I think it’s a lot easier to get people on the bandwagon and get them cheerleading and say, ‘Hey, we’re going to beat… Read more »

ROLL CALLThe Cancer CaucusPersonal Stories Shape House Members’ ApproachBy Lindsey McPhersonVice President Joseph R.  Biden Jr.’s loss of his son Beau drives him as he leads the national “moonshot” effort to cure cancer, but he’s far from the only policymaker whose experience with the disease has pushed them into action.Congress is full of Democrats and… Read more »

ROLL CALLOPINIONWith Cancer Diagnosis, Senate’s Newest Work-Life BalanceBy David HawkingsDuring a decade in national politics, Claire McCaskill has been a trailblazer several times. In 2006, she was the first woman elected to the Senate from Missouri. In 2008, the first senator to back Barack Obama for president. In 2012, the biggest upset winner among the many Democratic incumbents… Read more »

CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE PRESS RELEASEU.S. Navy to Name Littoral Combat Ship USS FORT LAUDERDALEHistoric honor underscores City's longstanding ties to U.S. NavySecretary of the Navy Ray Mabus has informed the City that the United States Navy will name a ship in honor of Fort Lauderdale.The USS FORT LAUDERDALE will be a littoral combat ship (LCS), part of the Navy's new generation… Read more »

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORTRep. Wasserman Schultz: Work-Life Balance Can Be Difficult but Is CriticalHaving a perspective of a working mother has helped in the role as a legislator, the Florida Congresswoman writes.By Debbie Wasserman SchultzAs a citizen legislator who started off in Florida's House of Representatives in Tallahassee, a nearly eight-hour drive from our home in South… Read more »

FOX NEWS.COMLousy food, low pay ... lawmakers testify (gripe) about working on Capitol HillBy Chad PergramCapitol Hill is a terrible place to work -- That’s the lasting impression one might have after listening to lawmakers this week discussed the budget for Congress at a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing.Here are some of complaint and concerns the lawmakers debated at the… Read more »

EXAMINER.COMComplaint: Feminine hygiene products missing on Capitol HillBy Paul BedardIn a shocking finding that amounts to a very personal war on women, feminine hygiene products haven't been stocked in the House convenience store and pay bathroom dispensers around the campus are often marked with "Out of Order" signs.At a House appropriations hearing, Democrat Rep. Debbie… Read more »

CORNELL CHRONICLE (CORNELL UNIVERSITY)Students advocate for financial aid in halls of CongressBy Kathleen CorcoranCornell students pose with U.S. Rep. Tom Reed, R-Corning, in Washington, D.C. The students were in Washington for the annual Student Advocacy Day when they speak to members of Congress about the value of student aid.On March 1, 20 Cornell students piled into a bus headed for… Read more »