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Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Daily Clips for June 15, 2010

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McCollum tied to shadow group behind attack ads on Scott

By John Frank

St. Petersburg Times/Miami Herald Tallahassee Bureau

A new shadow political group emerged in the governor's race this week with a nasty attack on Republican front-runner Rick Scott.


Lawmakers: BP 'repeatedly chose risky procedures'

Washington Post

St. Petersburg Times

Related: FSU oceanographer presses for truth on oil spill

Related: Obama plays booster in chief on the Gulf Coast

For the sake of saving time and drilling costs on its ill-fated exploration well, BP took shortcuts that led to the oil spill disaster, according to a letter from two House Democrats who have been leading an investigation of the spill.


Oil spill destruction hovers over precious Florida Panhandle ecosystem

By Jennifer Lebovich

Miami Herald

Related: BP promises swifter attack against oil spill

Life begins in the marsh and sea grasses that wind along the sandy coastline of this lagoon in Pensacola and others like it along the Florida Panhandle.

FLORIDA POLITICS

Fla. senators disagree on Obama role in spill

The Associated Press

Palm Beach Post

Florida's two U.S. senators disagree on how President Barack Obama should handle the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.


Florida to end 'double dipping' July 1

By Josh Hafenbrack

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

In 2007, Jon Wilson retired after 38 years teaching history at Hollywood Hills High School. His retirement: One month.

POLITICAL RACES

Supporters of free travel to Cuba are raising money for Charlie Crist

By Beth Reinhard and David Smiley

Miami Herald

As the Republican governor of Florida, Charlie Crist backed U.S. sanctions against Cuba and signed a state law hiking costs on agencies that book trips to the repressive regime.


Candidates head to the starting line

By Bill Cotterell

Tallahassee Democrat

Candidate qualifying for Florida's state races began with a recent political science graduate and an economist who wants to start a state bank taking the first spots in the starting gate Monday.


Forums to feature Senate, governor hopefuls

By Jeremy Wallace

Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Sarasota will be at the center of Florida politics this week when most of the major candidates for the U.S. Senate and for governor are scheduled to attend a pair of forums Thursday hosted by the Florida Society of News Editors/Florida Press Association.


McCollum wants to debate Rick Scott; Mitt Romney endorses in governor race

Staff Report

Naples Daily News

If Rick Scott wants to debate, Bill McCollum is looking forward to it.


Political 'outsiders' Rick Scott, Jeff Greene are just wealthy opportunists

By Frank Cerabino

Palm Beach Post

It's time that somebody says something nice about "career politicians."


DeLand man enters race for governor

By Derek Catron

Daytona Beach News-Journal

If the election had been held Monday afternoon, the next Florida governor would be DeLand's Michael Arth -- the first candidate to officially qualify for the race.


Fed Up With Paid Political TV Ads?

By Daniel Tilson

West Palm Beach Liberal Examiner

With all due respect to John Lennon, it's not easy to imagine TV these days without paid political advertising, even if you try.

BALLOT INITIATIVES

Radio clash underscores Rep. Corrine Brown's opposition to redistricting amendments

By Virginia Chamlee

Florida Independent

Voters and politicians alike are up in arms over so-called "unfair districts" in the state of Florida.

ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY

White House: Obama ready to seize claims process

By Erica Werner

The Associated Press

Related: Gulf Coasters skeptical of Obama, BP promises

President Barack Obama is poised to seize the handling of oil spill damage claims from BP, his chief spokesman said Tuesday, as Obama sought to reassure people he's up to the enormous challenge of helping them recover from the environmental disaster. He will outline his specific plans and expectations in a prime-time Oval Office speech.


Waiting for Oil

By James Call

WFSU Public Radio Tallahassee

Along the Forgotten Coast and Big Bend of Florida, the ominous threat of oil lurks out of view, threatening the bays, marshes and sea grass beds that serve as an incubator of life.


Florida oil drilling event goes national

By Bruce Ritchie

FloridaEnvironments.com

Organizers of February's "Hands Across the Sand" gathering in Florida against oil drilling plan to do it again on June 26, this time with a nationwide event.


Gulf Oil Spill: From Crisis to Solutions

By Gina Presson

Public News Service Florida

Leading scientists, environmentalists, journalists and tourism specialists are holding a community forum on the oil spill tonight at St. Petersburg's Palladium Theater.


Federal audit criticizes Florida solar rebate spending

By Bruce Ritchie

FloridaEnvironments.com

Florida failed to use federal money to create jobs and, instead, targeted dollars to an energy rebate program, according to a critical federal report released earlier this month.

EDUCATION

Education leaders to grill FCAT testing company over delays

By Leslie Postal

Orlando Sentinel

Florida educators, frustrated and surprised by problems with the 2010 FCAT, hope the testing company that holds the state's $254 million contract provides answers and reassurances at a meeting in Orlando today .


Florida college costs creeping up

By Michael Vasquez

Miami Herald

The leaders who oversee the state university system are expected to give final approval Friday to a 15 percent tuition increase for in-state undergrad students.

HEALTH AND SENIORS

Marco Rubio claims Gov. Crist's veto of abortion bill clears the way for taxpayer funded abortions

By Robert Farley

St. Petersburg Times/Miami Herald Politifact

The highly-charged debate over a Florida abortion bill has turned to one of the most controversial aspects of the recently enacted federal health care law.


Breast-cancer therapy reduces treatment time

By Anne Geggis

Daytona Beach News-Journal

When every minute counted -- as April Henning cared for her cancer-stricken husband -- she wanted to spend as few of them as possible treating her own cancer.


Prescription drugs were too powerful for a father to fight

By Leonora LaPeter Anton

St. Petersburg Times

When Dick Rivett remembers his son Dean, he sees him immobile in a hospital bed after one of his many prescription drug overdoses.


Citizens still wait for action on polluted tap water

By Brett Ader

Florida Independent

At the most recent Tallahassee City Commission meeting, Ronald Saff once again took to the podium during the final "un-agendaed speakers" portion to reiterate a number of the facts he presented last month.

CIVIL RIGHTS, PEACE AND SOCIAL ISSUES

Enlightened compassion: Immigrants, U.S. both better off if they stay

By Dan Moffett

Palm Beach Post

The United States is almost always at the front of the line sending aid to countries that are suffering from natural disasters.

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