Earmarks: Their Merit Lies Within the Eye of the Beholder
Reality doesn't always square with President Obama's promise to veto any bill with earmarks -- and Republican vows to ban them also. Projects like the restoration of Florida's Everglades show that such pronouncements over-simplify a complex issue. ...
Everglades Boosters: Environmental Restoration Can Spur Economy, Bipartisanship
Filed under: Environment, Governors, Tea Party, Climate ChangeUndaunted by the conservative wave that's washed over U.S. politics, environmentalists believe they can make a strong economic case for protecting one of Florida's prime natural resources.&n...
Rick Scott Elected Florida Governor as Alex Sink Concedes Tight Race
Scott, the self-funded Republican millionaire, edges out his Democratic challenger, who had hoped to become the Sunshine State's first female governor. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
On Oil Spill, Why Obama Should Listen to Sen. Bill Nelson
Filed under: Environment, Energy, Obama Administration, Oil SpillSen. Bill Nelson has ardently opposed offshore drilling near his home state of Florida for decades. Now, he is a leading voice in the debate over the spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Per...
Why the Oil Spill Won’t End Gulf Drilling
Filed under: Environment, Energy, Oil SpillThe spill in the gulf has inspired an important national conversation on our dependence on oil and our need for cleaner energy sources. But don't expect an end to offshore drilling. Permalink | ...
