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Ronald "Ron" Klein (born July 10, 1957) is an American politician from the U.S. state of Florida. Klein, a Democrat, served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1993 to 1996 and in the Florida Senate from 1996 till 2006, where he was the Senate minority leader.
Ronald "Ron" Klein (born July 10, 1957) is an American politician from the U.S. state of Florida. Klein, a Democrat, served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1993 to 1996 and in the Florida Senate from 1996 till 2006, where he was the Senate minority leader.
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Florida Democrats are short on statewide candidates
Florida's largest political party has a problem. Although registered Democrats outnumber Republicans in Florida by 500,000, and President Barack Obama has carried the Sunshine State in the past two presidential elections, the party has no obvious...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Local Government, Jeffrey Atwater, Buddy Dyer
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The Scripps deal: great ambitions, modest payoff in jobs so far
It was heralded as one of the greatest economic boons in Florida history, akin to the creation of Walt Disney World, the Kennedy Space Center, the air conditioner. But nearly a decade later, this much is clear. The ambitious plan for a world-class...
Tags: Local Government, Kennedy Space Center, Employment, Investments, Employment Opportunities
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Recalling Ellyn Bogdanoff's first election win
Sun SentinelEllyn Bogdanoff's first election win (after losing races for the Broward School Board and the state Senate in the 1990s) was incredibly close. Here's the story I wrote with former Sun Sentinel staff writer Kathy Bushouse when Bogdanoff was finally...Tags: Voting Machines, Ellyn Bogdanoff, Politics, Local Government, Voting
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There are OTHER big races, too
Americans, for the most part, have focused attention on the presidential race, but a lot's happening in other spheres of the political solar system. In the long run, the results of congressional and state races could make more of a difference to the...Tags: Politics, Tea Party Movement, Marco Rubio, Democratic Party, Republican Party
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In wake of Sandy, will national disaster fund sprout?
After the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the unifying cry across America was: "We are all New Yorkers." New York and New Jersey are suffering again after Superstorm Sandy, but I can't help but think the new rallying cry should be, "We are all...Tags: Hurricane Andrew (1992), Boca Raton, Hurricanes, Allen West, U.S. Senate
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Trayvon Martin death: How did Stand Your Ground pass Senate 39-0?
Mayo on the Side: Michael Mayo | Sun Sentinel BlogsThirty-nine yeas, zero nays. Hard to believe that such a bad bill could have been approved unanimously, but it was. When the so-called Stand Your Ground bill went to a vote in the Florida Senate on March 25, 2005, the......Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Nan H Rich, Judges, Justice System
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Floridians push hurricane-related tax breaks
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelBy William E. Gibson, Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — At the start of hurricane season, South Florida members of Congress are promoting legislation to give tax breaks to homeowners and businesses to prepare for — or recover from — natural... -
Closer look: Florida's congressional delegation
Florida Delegation The 2010 midterm elections produced a new senator and eight new House members to represent Florida. Only one of the newcomers is a Democrat. Delegation total: 2 senators and 25 House members In 2009/2010: Florida Republicans...Tags: Bill Posey, Ted Deutch, Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Boca Raton
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Florida's congressional delegation faces tough task in working together
Can the Florida members of Congress find a way to get along?
After a bruising campaign marked by attack ads and charges of extremism, Sen.-elect Marco Rubio and seven new House members will be sworn into office Wednesday to join a Florida delegation...Tags: Politics, Health, Tea Party Movement, Cliff Stearns, Everglades
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Klein another Dem labeling his opponent as ‘extreme’
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelBy William E. Gibson, Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — Are Republicans `too extreme’ for Florida? For decades, Republicans have accused Democratic candidates of being too liberal for Florida. This year, Democrats and accusing Republicans — as.... -
Voters Coalition releases endorsements
Palm Beach Politics | Sun Sentinel blogsThe Voters Coalition, the bipartisan group of civic activists in Palm Beach County, is out with its endorsements for the November election. True to form, the group has endorsed Democrats and Republicans. Here are the recommendations: US Senate , Charlie.....Tags: Elections, Alex Sink, Science and Technology, Public Officials, Dan Gelber
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Klein gets Florida congressional delegation to sign onto cat-fund letter
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelBy William E. Gibson, Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — All 25 Florida members of the U.S. House – Republicans and Democrats – are promoting passage of a bill designed to curb the cost of homeowner insurance in disaster-prone areas by setting...
Apr 21, 2013
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Feb 23, 2013
|Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Nov 15, 2012
|Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Nov 4, 2012
|Column| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Oct 31, 2012
|Column| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Mar 21, 2012
|Blog| Sun-Sentinel
Jun 2, 2011
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Jan 2, 2011
|Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Jan 2, 2011
|Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Sep 13, 2010
| Orlando Sentinel
Sep 21, 2010
|Blog| Sun-Sentinel
Sep 30, 2010
| Orlando Sentinel
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