Polk County Democrats News

Committee Approves Shareholder Protection Act

2010-08-04T05:01:02+01:00

The House Financial Services Committee approved the Shareholder Protection Act, H.R. 4790. The bill requires shareholder approval of a corporation's political spending for federal races. The Securities and Exchange Commission would have to issue rules requiring corporations to disclose any materials for political activities created with or

Statement by First Lady Michelle Obama on House Education and Labor Committee's Passage of the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill

2010-07-18T06:37:24+01:00

“I congratulate Chairman Miller and the House Education and Labor Committee on the successful bipartisan passage of a child nutrition reauthorization bill out of the Committee today. This important legislation will combat hunger and provide millions of schoolchildren with access to healthier meals, a critical step in the

Senior Advisor David Axelrod and Deputy NEC Director Diana Farrell to Discuss Impact of Historic Wall Street Reform Bill on Families and Businesses

2010-07-16T08:31:00+01:00

WASHINGTON- Today, July 16th at 12:00 p.m. EDT, Senior Advisor to the President David Axelrod and Deputy Director of the National Economic Council Diana Farrell will hold a media conference call to discuss how yesterday’s historic passage of Wall Street reform will bring greater economic security to families and businesses

Judge Rules in Favor of the People, True Redistricting Reform -Strikes the "Poison Pill" Amendment 7

2010-07-09T04:04:05+01:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday Jul 8, 2010

Contact: Kelly Penton, 786-258-2649
Kelly@FairDistrictsFlorida.org

(Miami, FL.)—The Honorable Judge Jim Shelfer today threw the "Poison Pill" Amendment 7 off this November’s ballot, ruling in favor of Florida voters who signed 1.65 million petitions to restore

Florida's Nine Ballot Measures

2010-07-05T04:59:46+01:00

A look at the nine amendments on Florida's ballot

By Howard Troxler, Times Columnist
In Print: Sunday, May 30, 2010

There are nine proposed amendments to our state Constitution on this November's ballot. Nine! That's gonna take some reading in

Help us review the Jim Greer documents

2010-07-01T07:40:28+01:00

Today, several hundred documents were released from the case against indicted RPOF Chairman Jim Greer. Since this scandal came to light, the Florida Democratic Party has warned that Republican politicians including Bill McCollum, Dean Cannon, John Thrasher, and others were not being truthful about their roles.

Throughout

Rick Scott and his role in Columbia/HCA scandal

2010-06-29T05:30:21+01:00

BY SCOTT HIAASEN AND JOHN DORSCHNER
Miami Herald
Posted on Sat, Jun. 26, 2010
“…Rick Scott, the new front-runner in the Florida governor's race, has been greeted with applause -- and with blunt questions about his past…Scott was confronted -- not for the first time -- about his role in

Polk County D.E.C.'s "Ol' Fashion' Political Picnic"

2010-06-28T13:24:54+01:00

The Polk County D.E.C. will host a picnic at the Carlton Arms of Winter Haven Main Clubhouse, 7676 Carlton Arms Blvd., Winter Haven, beginning at 6pm 'til 9pm. Hot dogs, hamburgers, watermelon and drinks will be provided, please bring a summer dish to pass-salads, beans, desserts, etc. and your passion

President Obama Responds to Gulf Oil Spill

2010-06-23T07:43:18+01:00

"To the people of the Gulf Coast: I know that you’ve weathered your fair share of trials and tragedy. I know there have been times where you’ve wondered if you were being asked to face them alone. I am here to tell you that you’re not alone. You

Senator Nelson Outlines Gulf Oil Spill Response

2010-06-23T07:53:27+01:00

Senator Bill Nelson, FL

June 22, 2010

Senator Bill Nelson has just been with the Coast Guard in Mobile, Alabama and in Pensacola, and he is working to insure that British Petroleum (BP), the U.S. government, and the state of Florida are taking all necessary steps