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SUN SENTINELTwo gun bills shot down in Florida LegislatureBy Dan SweeneyTALLAHASSEE - The legislature loaded up on gun rights bills when the session started, but already two appear to have been shot down.Bills were offered that would allow the open carrying of firearms, the carrying of firearms on college campuses, and that would make a stand your ground defense easier. Only the only open… Read more »

BLOOMBERGDNC Chair At Florida Capitol to Oppose Guns on Campus BillTallahassee, Fla. (AP) -- Democratic National Committee Chairwoman and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is hoping to convince Florida lawmakers to oppose a bill that would allow concealed weapons permit holders to bring guns on state university and college campuses.Wasserman Schultz was at the Florida Capitol on… Read more »

TAMPA BAY TIMESSenate chairman say bill to open campuses to gun toting students is deadThe Senate chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmed Thursday that the controversial bill, sb 68, to allow guns on college campuses will not get a hearing, even though it is moving swiftly through the Florida House."I don't think this is a Second Amendment issue,'' said Sen.… Read more »

MIAMI HERALDDiaz de la Portilla declares campus-carry bill dead for the sessionThe Senate chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmed Thursday that the controversial bill, sb 68, to allow guns on college campuses will not get a hearing, even though it is moving swiftly through the Florida House."I don't think this is a Second Amendment issue,'' said Sen. Miguel… Read more »

FLORIDA POLITICS BLOGCHRIS SMITH TO APPEAR WITH DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ TO ADDRESS STATE GUN MEASURESU.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz will speak to reporters and the public about a pair of controversial gun bills circulating in the Legislature at her old state Capitol stamping grounds Thursday.Broward Sen. Chris Smith will join the Democratic National Committee chairwoman in… Read more »

CBS MIAMIFPL Highlights New “Smarter” Grid Tech To Energy OfficialsBy Lauren PastranaFORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) — The smart grid is getting smarter.From remote control robots to high-flying drones, Florida Power and Light is using new unmanned technology to locate potential power glitches, before they actually become full-blown problems.“I’ll tell you,… Read more »

POSTWho are the Muslim Americans attending tonight’s State of the Union address?By Elise ViebeckDemocratic Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Keith Ellison are urging colleagues to invite Muslim Americans as guests to Tuesday night’s State of the Union address. So far, more than a dozen lawmakers — mostly Democrats — have heeded their call.It’s not uncommon… Read more »

NBC NEWSMuslim-American NYPD Officer to Attend State of the Union as Guestby CHRIS FUCHSA Muslim-American New York Police Department (NYPD) lieutenant will join Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) as her guest at President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address on Tuesday, the congresswoman announced Monday.News of Lt. Adeel Rana's invitation comes amid heightened anti-Muslim… Read more »

CBS MIAMI (WFOR)Congresswoman Calls Out Task Force Over Mammo Recommendations(CBSMiami) – A congresswoman from South Florida has an issue with the latest recommendation for the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force on when women should begin mammogram screenings to detect breast cancer.On Monday, the task force recommended mammograms every other year for women ages 50 to 74. The… Read more »

POOL AND SPA NEWSGovernment Awards VGBA GrantsU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission hands out $780,000 for safer pools.By Nate TraylorThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has awarded five governments more than $780,000 to enforce swimming pool safety.It’s the first time the agency has distributed funds to help municipalities enforce the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa… Read more »