This Thanksgiving, we are first and foremost grateful for our friends and family and the men and women in uniform serving at home and abroad to defend the freedoms we hold dear and secure those freedoms for others.
Here at the RPOF we are also grateful for the many unforgettable events that we've been a part of over the past year or so--P4 and the FOX News debate, the CNN/YouTube debate, the FAU debate, Florida's historic 1/29 primary, the Black Republican Conference and the Hispanic Leadership Conference, the Republican National Convention and the launch of the Conventional Wisdom blog, and the Presidential campaign in Florida, to name a few...
It's been an exciting year and we look forward to politics in 2009!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Republicans Tightening Government’s Belt in Tough Economic Times
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 19, 2008
CONTACT: Alberto Martinez
(850) 488-1993
MAJORITY LEADER HASNER PRAISESPRESIDENT ATWATER, SPEAKER SANSOM’S FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE DECISION
~Leaders Eliminate CBIR Earmarks for Next Florida Budget~
TALLAHASSEE, FL – House Majority Leader Adam Hasner (R-Delray Beach) today praised Senate President Jeff Atwater (R-Palm Beach) and House Speaker Ray Sansom (R-Destin) on their joint announcement that both chambers will not have Community Budget Issue Requests (CBIRs) in the next Florida budget.
“Today’s announcement by Senate President Atwater and House Speaker Sansom regarding their joint decision to forgo CBIR earmarks in the budget underscores their commitment to put fiscal responsibility and the economic well-being of Floridians at the top of their agendas,” stated Leader Hasner. “I commend President Atwater and Speaker Sansom for their commitment.”
“We understand that every dollar is precious and must be spent wisely. We are committed to taking serious action to deal with a serious budget problem. President Atwater and Speaker Sansom are leading the charge as we take on wasteful and excessive spending in the system by eliminating earmarks like the CBIRs and reducing government inefficiency. Floridians can be confident that their leadership is taking a common-sense approach to getting Florida’s economy going again,” concluded Leader Hasner.
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November 19, 2008
CONTACT: Alberto Martinez
(850) 488-1993
MAJORITY LEADER HASNER PRAISESPRESIDENT ATWATER, SPEAKER SANSOM’S FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE DECISION
~Leaders Eliminate CBIR Earmarks for Next Florida Budget~
TALLAHASSEE, FL – House Majority Leader Adam Hasner (R-Delray Beach) today praised Senate President Jeff Atwater (R-Palm Beach) and House Speaker Ray Sansom (R-Destin) on their joint announcement that both chambers will not have Community Budget Issue Requests (CBIRs) in the next Florida budget.
“Today’s announcement by Senate President Atwater and House Speaker Sansom regarding their joint decision to forgo CBIR earmarks in the budget underscores their commitment to put fiscal responsibility and the economic well-being of Floridians at the top of their agendas,” stated Leader Hasner. “I commend President Atwater and Speaker Sansom for their commitment.”
“We understand that every dollar is precious and must be spent wisely. We are committed to taking serious action to deal with a serious budget problem. President Atwater and Speaker Sansom are leading the charge as we take on wasteful and excessive spending in the system by eliminating earmarks like the CBIRs and reducing government inefficiency. Floridians can be confident that their leadership is taking a common-sense approach to getting Florida’s economy going again,” concluded Leader Hasner.
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Governor Crist Joins Governors, International Leaders to Address Global Climate Change
Governor Charlie Crist, continuing his leadership role in addressing global climate change, joined California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in co-hosting United States governors and international leaders in calling for collaborative action across the globe in the fight against climate change. The Governors' Global Climate Summit, held in Los Angeles on November 18 and 19, focuses on creative, collaborative actions to advance the global climate agreement to reduce greenhouse gas. The summit also provides an opportunity for states and provinces to partner to reduce emissions and grow our green economies.
“Florida’s rapid progress has been possible only through partnership agreements with the United Kingdom and Germany, and with the help of my good friend, Governor Schwarzenegger,” Governor Crist said. “This progress does not come at the expense of future economic growth, but rather as a necessity to the future prosperity of our nations and states.”
Governor Crist has hosted Serve to Preserve Florida Summits on Global Climate Change in 2007 and 2008. Since signing three executive orders in 2007 to reduce Florida’s greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, and remove market barriers for renewable energy technologies such as solar and wind energy, Florida has stepped onto the world stage as a major marketplace for advanced energy technologies.
“Florida’s rapid progress has been possible only through partnership agreements with the United Kingdom and Germany, and with the help of my good friend, Governor Schwarzenegger,” Governor Crist said. “This progress does not come at the expense of future economic growth, but rather as a necessity to the future prosperity of our nations and states.”
Governor Crist has hosted Serve to Preserve Florida Summits on Global Climate Change in 2007 and 2008. Since signing three executive orders in 2007 to reduce Florida’s greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, and remove market barriers for renewable energy technologies such as solar and wind energy, Florida has stepped onto the world stage as a major marketplace for advanced energy technologies.
Statement by NRCC Chairman Tom Cole
NRCC Chairman Cole released the following statement today:
I want to congratulate Pete Sessions on his election as the next Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee. It has been my great privilege to serve as Chairman of the NRCC, and I wish my friend Pete every success. While the past two years brought many challenges to this Committee, I was honored every step of the way to be able to serve my colleagues and my Party. To the legions of conservatives throughout America who dedicated their time and resources to helping the NRCC elect Republicans to Congress this year, I am truly grateful. I also want to thank my staff at the NRCC. They have done a tremendous job and I will always remember their dedication and their professionalism. As a new team takes the reigns of this Committee next year, I look forward to helping make their transition seamless.
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I want to congratulate Pete Sessions on his election as the next Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee. It has been my great privilege to serve as Chairman of the NRCC, and I wish my friend Pete every success. While the past two years brought many challenges to this Committee, I was honored every step of the way to be able to serve my colleagues and my Party. To the legions of conservatives throughout America who dedicated their time and resources to helping the NRCC elect Republicans to Congress this year, I am truly grateful. I also want to thank my staff at the NRCC. They have done a tremendous job and I will always remember their dedication and their professionalism. As a new team takes the reigns of this Committee next year, I look forward to helping make their transition seamless.
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New Florida House speaker urges humility to lawmakers
By Michael C. Bender, Palm Beach Post
TALLAHASSEE — Raymond Edward Sansom of Destin ushered in the 13th consecutive year of Republican rule in the Florida House on Tuesday, urging his fellow lawmakers to remain humble in their work, hungry for knowledge and loyal to their voters back home.
"The answers are not found in the four walls of this chamber," Sansom, 46, said a unanimous House vote to elect him speaker. "The answers are found out throughout all of our districts. They're found in the small businesses and around the board rooms."
TALLAHASSEE — Raymond Edward Sansom of Destin ushered in the 13th consecutive year of Republican rule in the Florida House on Tuesday, urging his fellow lawmakers to remain humble in their work, hungry for knowledge and loyal to their voters back home.
"The answers are not found in the four walls of this chamber," Sansom, 46, said a unanimous House vote to elect him speaker. "The answers are found out throughout all of our districts. They're found in the small businesses and around the board rooms."
North Palm Beach's Atwater takes over state Senate
By Dara Kam, Palm Beach Post
TALLAHASSEE — Jeff Atwater took up the gavel as Florida's 83rd Senate president today, prolonging Palm Beach County leadership of the legislature's upper chamber for at least two more years.
Atwater now commands a Senate in which fellow Republicans outnumber Democrats 26-14 but at a time in which the state is facing some of its bleakest financial conditions in recent history, an issue certain to dominate Atwater's tenure at least in the short-term.
TALLAHASSEE — Jeff Atwater took up the gavel as Florida's 83rd Senate president today, prolonging Palm Beach County leadership of the legislature's upper chamber for at least two more years.
Atwater now commands a Senate in which fellow Republicans outnumber Democrats 26-14 but at a time in which the state is facing some of its bleakest financial conditions in recent history, an issue certain to dominate Atwater's tenure at least in the short-term.
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