Donald L. Johnson of Holiday dismisses federal stimulus as a "pork-barrel Dumb-ocrat bill." ...more

February 18, 2009

Even as many details for Florida have yet to be announced, GOP Gov. Charlie Crist and Tampa Democrat Rep. Kathy Castor today applauded the $789 billion economic stimulus bill agreed upon by the U.S. House and Senate. ...more

February 12, 2009

Moving with lightning speed, key lawmakers announced agreement today on a $789 billion economic stimulus measure designed to create millions of jobs in a nation reeling from recession. President Barack Obama could sign the bill within days. ...more

February 11, 2009

Moving with lightning speed, key lawmakers announced agreement today on a $789 billion economic stimulus measure designed to create millions of jobs in a nation reeling from recession. President Barack Obama could sign the bill within days. ...more

February 11, 2009

Cash-strapped states like Florida could lose out on millions of dollars. ...more

February 11, 2009

Cash-strapped Florida could lose out on millions of dollars if Congress' final version of a massive economic stimulus bill ends up reflecting the $838 billion Senate bill passed Tuesday, rather than one the House approved last week. ...more

February 11, 2009

When the U.S. Senate today approves its version of a massive economic stimulus package, Republican senator Mel Martinez, like most of his Senate and Florida GOP colleagues, won't be supporting it. ...more

February 10, 2009

An $838 billion economic stimulus bill backed by the White House survived a key test vote in the Senate Monday despite strong Republican opposition, and Democratic leaders vowed to deliver legislation for President Barack Obama's signature within a few days. ...more

February 9, 2009

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor's new assignment to a committee that investigates House members' ethical behavior has landed the Tampa Democrat in the middle of one of her party's biggest potential embarrassments. ...more

February 7, 2009

In a swift victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House approved a historically huge $819 billion stimulus bill Wednesday night with spending increases and tax cuts at the heart of the young administration's plan to revive a badly ailing economy. ...more

January 29, 2009