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Previewing the 2015 legislative session with Rep.-to-be Paul Renner

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Paul Renner came within two votes of winning an election last year for the seat that Jay Fant holds. And he is still one election away — a special election on April 7 — from formally being elected to the House. He very likely will win that election, so we have reached out to him and gotten answers to questions regarding his opinions on issues relevant to the pending legislative session. Our questions are in bold; his answers are directly below. In one…

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Former Jeb Bush health czar has a message for Florida Republicans: Get a waiver

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He advised former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and the Republican Governors Association. A go-to health care policy wonk for Republicans, Alan Levine now says he has a message for Florida Republicans in the Legislature: Tap into a 1332 innovation waiver under the Affordable Care Act. The waiver allows the state to essentially circumvent the employer mandate, the  individual mandates as well as provisions on exchanges and premium credits. “If the Legislature wants to be bold and offer a conservative solution,…

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Marco Rubio responds to ethics complaint about campaign financing…by asking for a campaign donation

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Just caught this press release from the Marco Rubio campaign in response to an ethics complaint being filed against him: ..it’s no surprise that Democrats are now targeting Marco with the first of many political stunts to distract voters’ attention from their flawed ObamaCare plan and the massive, out-of-control spending that has taken place on their watch. The smears and attacks against Marco get more ridiculous each day. Today’s stunt is to enlist a maxed out Hillary Clinton supporter to…

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U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite cites display of support from constituents for opposition to health care reform — only problem is they’re from Pennsylvania

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Received this e-mail from Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite: It appears today is D-day for health care in Washington. Speaker Pelosi and her Democrat Leadership team continue to send mixed signals on their vote count, so it is not yet clear what the final tally will be. One group who has made their vote very clear is the American people. Thousands of Americans have descended upon our Nation’s Capitol to voice their firm opposition to ObamaCare. While some Members have their doors…

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U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite cites display of support from constituents for opposition to health care reform — only problem is they’re from Pennsylvania

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Received this e-mail from Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite: It appears today is D-day for health care in Washington. Speaker Pelosi and her Democrat Leadership team continue to send mixed signals on their vote count, so it is not yet clear what the final tally will be. One group who has made their vote very clear is the American people. Thousands of Americans have descended upon our Nation’s Capitol to voice their firm opposition to ObamaCare. While some Members have their doors…

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Happy St. Patty’s Day: Irish Republicans endorse Marc O’Rubio

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The Irish-American Republicans (IAR), a 130-year old coalition of Irish-Americans in the Republican Party, today announced their enthusiastic endorsement of Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate. “Marco Rubio is a principled and effective leader who will help limit government, lower taxes, defend America and preserve our freedoms,” said IAR Regional Chairman Jim Bomford. “Marco Rubio has a proven record of public service and is a real patriot who will not only oppose big government disasters like the stimulus and ObamaCare, but…

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Happy St. Patty’s Day: Irish Republicans endorse Marc O’Rubio

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The Irish-American Republicans (IAR), a 130-year-old coalition of Irish-Americans in the Republican Party, today announced their enthusiastic endorsement of Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate. “Marco Rubio is a principled and effective leader who will help limit government, lower taxes, defend America and preserve our freedoms,” said IAR Regional Chairman Jim Bomford. “Marco Rubio has a proven record of public service and is a real patriot who will not only oppose big government disasters like the stimulus and ObamaCare, but also…

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