Monday, January 28, 2013
As President Barack Obama kicks off his second term in office, the often prickly issue of immigration reform has come to the forefront. We’d like to get your thoughts on America’s immigration policy and the need for reform, Tampa Bay!
After tackling health care in his first term, it looks like President Barack Obama has set his sights on waging another big battle in his second term in office – immigration reform. The president is expected to discuss his plans for reform on Tuesday during a trip to Nevada, but a bi-partisan group of Senators intends to beat him to the punch. The group of eight Senators includes Florida’s own Republican Marco Rubio, according to the Huffington Post. Their plan, which will be more fully announced today, Jan. 28, calls for a multifaceted approach to reform with such prongs as: The Senate group, however, wants to make sure the first two points are adequately addressed by the country before the pathway opens. "Once the enforcement measures …
Friday, October 26, 2012
Need to know about traffic, security and tickets for Gov. Mitt Romney’s rally in Land O’ Lakes on Saturday, Oct. 27? This is the place to find out what you need to know.
Planning on heading over to the rally for Gov. Mitt Romney in Land O’ Lakes on Saturday? There are quite a few things officials from Pasco County and the Romney campaign want you to be aware of. Traffic and Road Closings While it’s unclear just how congested U.S. Highway 41 will become in the hours before the rally, Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco has some pretty simple advice: “Go early or avoid the area completely if you’re not going.” Nocco said he anticipates U.S. 41 will close sometime Saturday to accommodate Romney’s motorcade, but he couldn’t provide specific times or locations. The rally takes place at Land O’ Lakes High School, 20325 Gator Lane, starting at 7 p.m. Doors open around 5 p.m. for ticketholders. Security Do’s and Don’…
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is making an appearance in Land O’ Lakes on Saturday.
Tampa Bay area residents afraid they’ve missed their chance to get tickets for Gov. Mitt Romney’s rally in Land O’ Lakes are in luck. The Romney campaign has confirmed tickets are still available for the Saturday, Oct. 27, rally at Land O’ Lakes High School, 20325 Gator Lane. When asked if there was still space available, Republican National Committee spokeswoman Jill Bader responded “absolutely!” Tickets for the rally are available on the Romney campaign’s website. There is no charge to attend, but seating is limited. While security gates open at 5 p.m. Saturday for ticketholders, Romney isn’t expected to appear until 7, the campaign reports. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio will appear with Romney on Saturday. Stay with Patch for updates on the …
Monday, July 30, 2012
Marco Rubio? Chris Christie? Bobby Jindal? Condoleezza Rice? Let us know your choice for Mitt Romney's running mate in 2012.
Who will be Mitt Romney's vice presidential pick? With Romney having emerged months ago as the likely Republican presidential candidate, his choice for VP is one of the reamining pieces of intrigue this election season. The New York Times breaks down some possible choices for Romney's running mate. Among them: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Flroida. Other speculation has focused on former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who said last month it's "not in the cards," and ex-Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Some have even suggested that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who stumped for Romney last week in South Tampa, would be a good choice. Former …
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Local and state politicians react to today's Supreme Court ruling to uphold the Affordable Care Act.
Today the United States Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act and its individual mandate 5-4. Local and state officials were quick to offer a response to today's historic decision on Facebook, Twitter and traditional media. Gov. Rick Scott: "The Justices have declared that the central provision of ObamaCare is a judicially mandated tax. A new tax pure and simple. This is just another burden the federal government has put on American families and small businesses, while the economy struggles to recover." Sen. Marco Rubio: "Now that we know #Obamacare is indeed a #jobkilling #Tax we should move to #RepealObamacare as soon as possible." Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi told the Miami Herald: "The court did say however, that they …
Monday, June 11, 2012
The junior senator from Florida is gaining traction in the media. What do you think?
With the presidential election still months away, a running mate for Republican nominee Mitt Romney is anyone’s guess. Even so, some political pundits are starting to bank on Florida’s Marco Rubio. The junior senator from the Miami area has been making quite a showing as of late. He’s been giving speeches on foreign policy that have won him accolades. He’s been on the campaign trail with the Republican hopeful. And he’s even received the endorsement of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. “Marco Rubio is my favorite [choice], because we have a close relationship,” the former Florida governor told Charlie Rose during a PBS interview, according to ABC News. “I admire him greatly … He speaks with great passion about American exceptionalism. I …
Torrey Craig
12:30 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013
Your forefathers may have been one of the 12 million people processed through the first federal immigrant inspection station - aka Ellis Island in New York harbor. This was point that many immigrants from where processed and admitted into the United States. A register was kept of the individual who where processed, those who lacked the necessary papers where marked as WOP. WithOut Papers. The … more ›