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Sep 28, 2006
Davis' education plan unravels Bush reforms
By ANNA SCOTT and JOE FOLLICK
N.Y. Times Regional Media Group
MIAMI - Democratic candidate for governor Jim Davis unveiled an educationplan Wednesday that would eliminate the school grading system, rewards forhigh FCAT scores and other hallmark reforms of Gov. Jeb Bush'sadministration.
Davis said public schools have become "dreary test-taking factories" underBush and the Republican gubernatorial nominee Charlie Crist, who formerlyserved as education commissioner.
It's unclear whether the Davis plan, called "Achieve Florida," is enough to boost the congressman's poll numbers before November, let alone be supported by the Republican- controlled Legislature. But the plan does highlight theunpopularity of some of the Bush administration's education reforms andraise questions about how long the reforms will stick after Bush leaves office.
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Let's show our support for Ron Klein by helping with their Wilton Manors walk!
Dear Friends,
We will be walking P6 and P7 this weekend in Wilton Manors. I have attachedthe flyer with all of the information as well as listed it below. If youcould distribute this to your membership it would be greatly appreciated.
Please contact me with any questions or concerns. As always, thank you allfor your support and help! Also- please let your members know- our yardsigns have arrived! I will be bringing them to the GLBT GOTV center thisweekend.
Sincerely,
Julie Ann Petrick
Field Director
Klein For Congress
561.832.2661 (Palm Beach)
954.941.2965 (Broward)
julie@ronklein2006.com
Come Knock on Doors to send Ron Klein to Congress!
Saturday:
Come walk with us in WILTON MANORS
When:
1pm
Where:
Meet us at Colohatchee Park, 1975 NE 15th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale
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http://www.sun-herald.com/NewsArchive2/092806/np2.htm?date=092806&story=np2.htm
Thu, September 28, 2006
Voter registration slow, disappointing
Pair concerned with youth apathy
NORTH PORT -- Kathy Williamson and Jennifer Cohen are worried.
The elections office volunteers are spending a few hours each day atWal-Mart trying to sign up new voters.
Cohen said many people tell them they do not intend to vote.
"Especially young people, new voters," Cohen said. "They simply feel theirvote doesn't count.
"I had one group of young men tell me, 'Nobody cares what we think,'" sheadded.
But even older people are not bothering. Williamson said many express angerover the current state of politics and government.
"There are many unhappy about things like Iraq," she said.
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http://www.palmbeachpost.com/hp/content/nation/epaper/2006/09/28/a8a_rudy_0928.html
Giuliani: Shawstrong ally in terror fight
By George Bennett
Palm Beach Post Staff Writer
Thursday, September 28, 2006
PALM BEACH GARDENS - Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani said reelectingRepublican U.S. Rep. Clay Shaw and keeping GOP control of Congress arecritical to fighting terrorism because many Democrats are "in doubt" aboutpursuing the war inIraq and strengthening domestic intelligence-gathering.
Giuliani appeared with state Sen. Jeff Atwater, R-North Palm Beach, and sixPalm Beach County mayors Wednesday to voice support for Shaw, who was inWashington. Giuliani also raised money for Shaw at a lunch in Jupiter beforecampaigning in Broward County for Republican gubernatorial candidate CharlieCrist.
"Nobody understands terrorism better than Clay. ... He understands that wehave to be on the offensive against terrorism," Giuliani said.
Giuliani said winning the war in Iraq is critical to defeating terrorists.And he said it is vital to have "an aggressive, strong intelligence service"through measures such as the Patriot Act, which most Democrats opposed when it came up for reauthorization last year.
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http://www.sptimes.com/2006/09/28/news_pf/State/Rivals_for_CFO_job_to.shtml
Rivals for CFO job tout talents
Guiding legislation is key to being chief financial officer, Tom Lee says.
Alex Sink stresses business acumen.
By ALISA ULFERTS, Times Staff Writer
Published September 28, 2006
Republican Senate President Tom Lee and Democrat retired banker Alex Sinkfaced each other Wednesday in the season's first debate between the twocandidates for Florida chief financial officer.
The exchange, hosted by the Suncoast Tiger Bay Club, provided a glimpse of
how their strategies are shaping up in what could be the most competitive
statewide race this year.
Lee, a veteran of the Legislature and a home builder, is running on hislegislative record. He spoke of his role in crafting legislation this yearintended to curb the rise of property insurance rates, and said he hasfought for better long-term financial planning for the state, including aproposed constitutional amendment that would limit how much unexpectedwindfall money lawmakers can use to pay for annual services.
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http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/opinion/15625346.htm?template=contentModules/printstory.jsp
A regional crisis in property insurance
OUR OPINION: COASTAL STATES SHOULD PUSH FEDERAL, REGIONAL SOLUTIONS
Florida and Louisiana have been lucky so far this hurricane season, but ourproperty insurance woes aren't over. These aren't the only states sufferingfrom big rate hikes. Residents in coastal states from Texas to Maine areexperiencing the same sticker shock when they open policy-renewal notices.
There are solutions, at federal and state levels. Unfortunately, lawmakersin Congress and the Florida Legislature just haven't delivered. Votersshould press candidates and unchallenged incumbents alike. We needlegislative action to encourage more-affordable coverage and lower the riskof catastrophic losses. Floridians shouldn't have to wait for relief untilthe end of the Legislature's next session.
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Stonewall Library Honors Gay Rights Pioneer Frank Kameny
Saturday, November 18th
Ft Lauderdale Beach Community Center
3351 NE 33rd (near A1A at Oakland)
7-10 PM
The Stonewall Library and Archives will honor gay rights pioneer, Dr. FrankKameny at their annual Stonewall Heritage Gala, on November 18, 2006. One ofthe most important characters in the history of gay liberation, Dr. Kameny wasselected as this year's recipient of the Stonewall Heritage Award, givenannually to an individual who has contributed significantly to national GLBTCulture.
Dismissed from his Federal job in 1961 for being gay, Kameny fought the caseall the way to the US Supreme Court, setting the stage for the ongoing effortto secure job protections. That same year he founded the Mattachine Society ofWashington with Jack Nichols, one of the first homophile organizations in thecountry.
In 1965, Kameny led the first picket in front of the Pentagon andWhite House, protesting the Federal Government's and the army's treatment ofhomosexuals. Kameny was also instrumental in the American PsychologicalAssociation's decision to remove homosexuality from their list of mentaldisorders in 1973. His most enduring legacy also sums up his career; in 1968Kameny coined the phrase "Gay is Good" which became the mantra of gay rightsin the '70's.
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