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Senators reportedly on verge of immigration deal
With a small group of Senators reportedly on the verge of striking a border security deal on immigration reform, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he may start the parliamentary process on Thursday to force an end to debate in order to bring about final action next week on sweeping ...
Let's show Game 6 some respect
Bob Costas calls "game seven" the two greatest words in sports, but to get to game seven you need a game six. Over the past decade, the little brother of game seven is proving that it's no slouch. Here's a look at some of the great game sixes from the ...
OC Coach: Kaká will play for Lions
Orlando City has held true on their promise to annually bring top international clubs to the Citrus Bowl for matches with the Lions. If the latest promise holds true, then Orlando City will be bringing a top international player to Central Florida. Orlando City head coach Adrian Heath told me ...
CBO: Immigration bill reduces deficit
In a boost for supporters of a major immigration reform bill now on the Senate floor, the Congressional Budget Office on Tuesday reported that the plan would reduce the nation's budget deficit over the next two decades, as backers said it showed the "economic imperative" to approve immigration law changes. ...
McCain raps Obama on secret e-mails
Republican complaints about the use of aliases and secret e-mail accounts by Obama Administration officials suddenly gained new attention on Monday, as Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) sent President Obama a letter demanding that the White House be more open to journalists and Congress alike. "Four years ago you pledged to ...
U.S. Intelligence denies warrantless eavesdropping
The office of the nation's top intelligence official on Sunday denied the assertions of a Democratic lawmaker in Congress that U.S. analysts are able to listen in on telephone calls involving Americans without a court warrant. "The statement that a single analyst can eavesdrop on domestic communications without proper legal ...
Check out the amazing 2013 Toyota Avalon TRD Edition!
The 2013 Toyota Avalon in Orlando is a pretty amazing ride. Before its redesign this year, this new Toyota was considered to be a bit bland and basic. However, the 2013 model year brought exceptional changes to the sleek sedan, amping up style and technology to make it a much-desired ...
Treat your new Scion in Orlando to routine auto service today!
No matter which new Scion in Orlando you decide to make your own, it’s important to take care of it and give it the tools it needs for a long and healthy life! This is where routine auto service comes into play – and luckily for you, Toyota of Orlando ...
Take a look at the brand new 2014 Toyota Corolla!
It’s finally been revealed – the 2014 Toyota Corolla made its huge debut last week in California, and our Orlando Toyota dealership was extremely excited to see everything it’s going to be offering when it becomes available in Central Florida! New style, technology, performance capabilities, and even a new trim-level ...
Justice Department conferences get attention in Congress
Once again this week, there were questions for a federal agency about travel and conference spending, as a Senate GOP budget hawk pressed the Justice Department for answers on why it spent more than $58 million on conferences in Fiscal Year 2012. And as Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) noted in ...
Nothing 'personnel,' it's just business
Growing up like I did, you were reminded of loss. Every kid at some point experiences it with a sports team he or she follows. My first real defeat was the 93’ MLB World Series. My Phillies lost and life was awful. We beat a great Braves team in the ...
Congress struggles for answers on NSA surveillance
Promising to provide as much public detail as possible on surveillance activities, the head of the National Security Agency repeatedly told Senators on Wednesday that two programs made public last week have both protected the nation from terror attacks as well as preserved the constitutional rights of American citizens. "It's ...
Merion is Wrigley Field of Golf
It’s been way too long since we’ve seen the U.S. Open at the quaint, quirky Merion Golf Club. The last time our nation’s championship was played at Merion was in 1981. Tiger Woods was 5. The course distance and lack of room for large galleries are the announced drawbacks, but ...
Top U.S. general disputes Benghazi attack story
The nation's highest ranking military officer on Wednesday disputed the story of a top American diplomat who served in Libya, saying no military forces were told to "stand down" after attacks on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi. "They weren't told to stand down," Army General Martin Dempsey told the ...
Details of Senate immigration reform bill
With strong support in both parties, the U.S. Senate voted 84-15 on Tuesday to officially begin debate on sweeping immigration reform legislation, as a majority of Republicans joined with Democrats to move past the first procedural hurdles to the bill. "We should do what we think is right," said Sen. ...
Amendment filed in House to restrict NSA surveillance
As the House prepares to work on a major defense policy bill this week, one Democrat has filed an amendment that could spur a floor debate over surveillance efforts by the National Security Agency and how those could snare information from U.S. citizens. The plan, offered by Rep. Alan Grayson ...
Immigration reform takes next step in Senate
After months of work by backers in both parties, the Senate is ready to take the first procedural votes Tuesday afternoon on sweeping immigration reform legislation, starting an intense debate on the future of millions of who illegally live in the United States. "The time is now for the Senate ...
Late heroics save sluggish performance by the Lions
Staying focused against the last place and winless Antigua Barracuda is just as important as a nipping contender. The visiting Barracuda was beaten 7-2 the last time they played at Fifth Third Bank Field in May, knowing quite well it could have been 9 or 10 to zero. Each game, ...
Dueling transcripts as parties clash on IRS targeting
Last week, Democrats grumbled as Republicans released excerpts from certain interviews done with IRS agents about targeting of Tea Party groups; on Sunday, it was the GOP gritting its teeth as Democrats released their own favorable transcript details, showcasing the maneuvering and the political stakes in this investigation. "Conservative Republican ...
City makes it look pretty...in pink!
It only takes one person to make a difference, but a whole team with its staff and the supporting cast is not bad either. Orlando City Soccer Club made a 13-day lay off a beautiful sight to see on Fifth Third Bank Field at the Florida Citrus Bowl, Friday night. ...
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