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Tom Kaine emerges as favorite in Hillary Clinton’s VP search

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Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine has emerged as the leading contender to join the Democratic ticket as Hillary Clinton‘s running mate, according to two Democrats, who both cautioned that Clinton has not made a final decision and could yet change directions. The announcement of Clinton’s pick could come as early as Friday afternoon in Florida, a crucial general election battleground state. The timing is aimed at shifting attention away from the end of Donald Trump’s Republican convention and generating excitement before…

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Hillary Clinton to speak Friday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. at Florida State Fairgrounds

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The Hillary Clinton campaign is providing more details on her appearances this Friday in Tampa and Miami. The presumptive (for another week) Democratic presidential nominee will be speaking at 4:30 p.m. on Friday at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. For those who want to attend, they can sign up here. The Tampa trip will be one of three appearances Clinton will make in Florida on Friday and Saturday. She will first appear earlier Friday in Orlando, and will make…

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GOP team addresses America Saturday

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After frenzied, final decision-making, Donald Trump announced Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate Friday, adding an experienced politician with deep Washington connections to the Republican presidential ticket. Trump’s pick was aimed in part at easing some Republicans’ concerns about his temperament and lack of political experience. Pence spent 12 years in Congress before being elected governor and his demeanor is as calm as Trump’s is fiery. While some conservatives are skeptical of Trump’s political leanings, Pence has been…

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Rick Scott proclaims ‘Workforce Development Month’ amid employment gains

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In a Tuesday news release, Gov. Rick Scott proclaimed September “Workforce Development Month,” patting the state’s economic development and employment agencies on the back. “The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and CareerSource Florida are committed to workforce training and providing employment assistance to the 9.5 million individuals who make up Florida’s labor force,” the announcement said. “People remain the most important asset of the Florida economy, and continued talent development allows Florida’s economy, and the job opportunities available within the state, to grow.” The…

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