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Myths and facts about HB 1143

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Myth: The bill forces a woman to view her ultrasound before undergoing an abortion. Fact: A woman can simply decline to view the ultrasound by checking off and signing a form. Section 390.0111 of the bill, line 512 states: The woman has a right to decline to view the ultrasound images after she is informed of her right and offered an opportunity to view them. If the woman declines to view the ultrasound images, the woman shall complete a form,…

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John Stemberger launches new conservative PAC

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John Stemberger has announced that he will lead the Florida Family Action PAC to endorse and support candidates who share the organization’s position against abortion and for traditional marriage. “The time has come for us to more fully engage the process of policy-making from beginning to end,” said Stemberger. “Organizations which simply educate and lobby constituents and elected officials are not as fully equipped to influence the decision-making of lawmakers because they cannot directly engage in elections.”

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Marco Rubio backed by Catholic Families PAC

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Republican Marco Rubio’s campaign for the U.S. Senate seat was endorsed by the Catholic Families for America (CFA) PAC. “Among the several dozen candidates for the U.S. House and U.S. Senate whom CFA plans to endorse, Marco Rubio is at the head of the class,” said Dr. Kevin Roberts who serves as executive director of the CFA. “His substantive, traditional values message, coupled with his upbeat approach, is a welcome tonic to our toxic public square right now.” CFA backed…

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Marco Rubio releases another new web video attacking Charlie Crist: ‘Take the money and run’

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With Charlie Crist breaking his pledge to “the people” to refund campaign contributions if asked, the Rubio for Senate campaign today released a new web video entitled, “Take the Money and Run.” When Charlie Crist announced that he would run for the United States Senate as an Independent, he said he would refund contributions to those who asked. However, now he says he won’t – another change in position that has been called a “flip flop.” Charlie Crist’s willingness to…

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Marco Rubio releases another new web video attacking Charlie Crist: ‘Take the money and run’

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With Charlie Crist breaking his pledge to “the people” to refund campaign contributions if asked, the Rubio for Senate campaign today released a new web video entitled, “Take the Money and Run.” When Charlie Crist announced that he would run for the United States Senate as an Independent, he said he would refund contributions to those who asked. However, now he says he won’t – another change in position that has been called a “flip flop.” Charlie Crist’s willingness to…

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Florida lawmakers conclude contentious and emotionally charged session

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From The Current: Florida lawmakers wrapped up a contentious and emotionally charged session on Friday night, spending hours debating and approving measures on abortion, a proposed constitutional amendment on redistricting, and a comprehensive property insurance bill. The session lurched to a close as the House wrapped up its work shortly before 7 p.m. while the Senate was still debating a nearly $70.4 billion budget. The Senate did not wrap up its work until 8:47 p.m. The final vote on the…

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Florida House ignores Dave Aronberg’s ‘sexting’ bill

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With the House spending more than two hours debating the abortion legislation, dozens of bills that passed the senate are being ignored. A bill that would lessen penalties for teens caught emailing or texting nude pictures of themselves or their peers, an offense known as sexting, is one of those bills. Bill Sponsor Dave Aronberg is upset that the House is delaying the measure. “If they didn’t take up these controversial social issues on the last few days we could…

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