Early voting starts today, January 25, for a special election primary in U.S. Congressional District 19. The seat opened when Congressman Robert Wexler turned in his resignation back in October 2009, effective January 2010, to become president of the Center for Middle East Peace. The official primary election date is Feb. 2, 2010. In the [...]
The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to announce that T. Willard Fair, a member of the Florida State Board of Education, has been selected to serve on a year-long NASBE study group—Common Ground: Education and the Military Meeting the Needs of Students—to examine the skills and knowledge youths need to [...]
From Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz As a new year commences, it is important to reflect on the progress of the 111th Democratic-led Congress in 2009 as well as look forward to what’s ahead in 2010. Over the last year the House of Representatives passed many key measures to help America emerge as a stronger and more [...]
After all the financial troubles of 2009, laughing at it is a great way to celebrate the new beginnings of 2010. One way to do that is to play “Bailout—The Game.” Created by Shari and Jordy Sopourn of Coral Springs, the game is reminiscent of Monopoly, except that it revolves around the financial crises and [...]
Congressman Ron Klein (FL-22) recently released his annual Year in Review, discussing some of the legislation he was involved in introducing to Congress in 2009 that he felt worked to address the critical issues of our nation. “This year has brought real challenges, but with the dedication and resiliency of South Floridians, I believe strongly [...]
Tough new Iran sanctions legislation passed the U.S. House today with an important provision authored by Congressman Ron Klein (FL-22) to crack down on companies doing business in Iran’s critical energy sector.The language in the Accountability for Business Choices in Iran Act requires companies applying for contracts with the U.S. government to affirmatively certify that [...]
Today at the Copenhagen climate conference, on behalf of President Obama, Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the launch of a new initiative to promote clean energy technologies in developing countries. Secretary Chu also welcomed progress under the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF) and invited his counterparts in MEF and other countries to [...]
Congressman Ron Klein (FL-22) joined a majority of his House colleagues last week to pass a piece of legislation that supposedly reforms the U.S. financial system and protects consumers across the country. This bill, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R.4173), is intended to prevent the irresponsible actions that contributed to the financial [...]
Congressman Ron Klein (FL-22) today participated in a hearing of the House Financial Services Committee seeking solutions to the current mortgage crisis. Klein described the serious problems in the South Florida housing market
Florida Atlantic University’s Alan B. Larkin Symposium on the American Presidency presents Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering with the lecture “America’s Future in the Middle East: What is Obama to Do?” on Tuesday, January 26 at 2 p.m. in the University Theatre on FAU’s Boca Raton campus. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased
An update from Florida Sen. George LeMieux on his perspective of things in Washington D.C. If you would like real-time news and views of what is going on in Washington from Sen. George LeMieux, follow him on Twitter. Visit http://www.twitter.com/George_LeMieux. Health Care Update: Approved House Bill NOT What the Doctor Ordered. As I have said [...]
Congressman Ron Klein (FL-22) and Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.), a senior member and former Chairman of the Small Business Committee, recently introduced a bill to give small businesses a $4,000 tax credit to help them pay salaries for reservists who are overseas. The Small Business and Military Family Assistance Act of 2009 will provide tax [...]
Edward Lynch, a candidate for U.S. Congress has contacted the office of Governor Charlie Crist to request a change of date for the forthcoming Special General Election in Florida’s 19th Congressional District, previously scheduled for April 6th, 2010. April 6th is the last day of Passover, and religiously observant Jews recognize the last day of [...]
From the Office of Congressman Ron Klein: On Saturday, November 7, 2009, Congressman Ron Klein joined a majority of his colleagues in the U.S. House to pass landmark health care reform. The legislation, the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R.3962) will strengthen and protect Medicare for our seniors, bring down our national deficit, prohibit [...]
From South Florida Water Management District Earlier today, the South Florida Water Management District’s (SFWMD) Deputy Executive Director of Operations and Maintenance, George Horne, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security in support of H.R. 2811. Sponsored by U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek and co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Tom [...]
The date for a special election to replace resigning U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler has been set by Florida Gov. Charlie Crist. In an executive order, Crist announced that the primary election will be held Feb. 2, 2010 and the special general election will be held April 6, 2010. Wexler resigned last month to take the [...]
The South Florida Economic Foundation in conjunction with the Health Financial Management Association (HFMA) and the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) will be hosting 2009 Healthcare Summit for South Florida on November 6, 2009 along with Broward College and Ana G. Mendez University Systems as proud sponsors. The event will take place on [...]
From the office of Ron Klein Citing Venezuela’s ties to internationally-recognized terrorist organizations such as the FARC and Hezbollah, Congressmen Ron Klein (FL-22) and Connie Mack (FL-14) introduced bipartisan legislation in the House of Representatives yesterday that calls on the Secretary of State to add Venezuela to the state sponsors of terrorism list. “Designating Venezuela [...]
Ed Lynch, a Republican candidate for U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler’s recently vacated seat in the 19th Congressional district, has expressed concerns about endorsements by Wexler and the South Florida Congressional Delegation of Sen. Ted Deutch who is also running for the seat. Wexler announced his decision to retire in January 2010 to take a position [...]
From the offices of Ron Klein – Washington, D.C. — Congressmen Ron Klein (D-Boca Raton) and John Mica (R-Winter Park) today introduced tough new legislation to crack down on the current regime in Iran. Their bill, the Accountability for Business Choices in Iran Act (ABC Iran Act) will require any private company doing business with [...]
Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) issued the following statement: “Today, I am announcing that I will be accepting the position of president of the Center for Middle East Peace and will leave Congress effective in January of 2010. “More than anything, I want to thank the voters of Palm Beach and Broward Counties who have allowed [...]
The First Lady will travel to Florida Thursday where she will attend the Florida Campus Compact (FL|CC) annual Awards Gala and Luncheon at the National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College (MDC). The luncheon formally recognizes exceptional service-learning and engaged scholarship currently underway all across Florida. The winners are those who are in [...]
Local Republican clubs are sponsoring a candidate fest Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. to noon at Palm Aire Village Park in Fort Lauderdale. The “Candidate Fest” campaign are a series of events that are being hosted and funded by two conservative organizations. The Republican Majority Campaign Political Action Committee (RMCPAC) and the Conservative Republican Alliance [...]
The U.S. House today passed legislative language authored by Congressman Ron Klein (FL-22) to provide guide dogs and other service animals to wounded veterans. Klein’s language will establish a grant program for organizations that provide disabled veterans with service dogs to help keep America’s promise to returning soldiers and improve their quality of life. Klein [...]
On Monday, Oct 5, Congressman Ron Klein (FL-22) will present South Plantation High’s nationally recognized energy program with a Congressional Recognition Award. He will honor students for their energy efficient efforts and proactive approach toward the environment. Congressman Klein also will tour South Plantation High’s Environmental Science Magnet program and meet with students about their [...]