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In Florida, environmentalists question safety of gulf seafood

By | 10.18.11 | 1:18 pm | More from The Florida Independent

Though the state Department of Agriculture has begun ramping up its campaign to educate Floridians about the safety of gulf seafood, some remain unconvinced that it is as safe for consumption as the Food and Drug Administration has claimed.

Paul takes VV straw; Bachmann, Rubio suggested as VP candidates

By | 10.08.11 | 3:44 pm

Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) was declared the winner of this year’s Values Voter Summit straw poll, taking 37 percent of the vote.

At Values Voter Summit, controversial Texas pastor endorses Perry

By | 10.07.11 | 4:59 pm

Image by Matt MahurinUPDATED Oct. 8, with reaction from Planned Parenthood

Controversial Texas pastor Robert Jeffress introduced presidential candidate Rick Perry to the stage at this year’s Values Voter Summit, telling a jam-packed ballroom that the Texas governor deserves the presidency because he has a “strong commitment to biblical values.”

Tax watch group says Florida universities under used for their tech research

By | 09.30.11 | 1:26 pm | More from The Florida Independent

In a new report, Florida Tax Watch examines technology transfer from Florida universities to private companies and the new jobs, and startup companies that result. Tax Watch, which describes itself as “a statewide, non-profit, non-partisan taxpayer research institute and government watchdog,” calls on Florida to get more mileage out of technology at

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Heroic Media using Google to divert abortion-seekers, violating the search engine’s policy

By | 09.29.11 | 9:00 am

Image by: Matt MahurinAnti-abortion-rights media group Heroic Media recently launched a new online strategy that violates Google policy.

The Texas-based organization — best known for erecting controversial billboards with phrases such as, “The most dangerous place for an African American is in the womb” – re-designed its website in late July, launching More…

Perry attacked by Romney on immigration, Obama on climate change

By | 09.26.11 | 11:53 am | More from The Iowa Independent

Texas Gov. Rick Perry is taking heat from both his GOP opponents and President Barack Obama, who called him out on his science stance during a campaign fundraiser Sunday evening.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney circulated a press memo Monday morning entitled, “Illegal Immigration Imitation: Rick Perry More…

Kaiser Health News: States moving toward more Medicaid managed care

By | 09.14.11 | 4:57 pm | More from The Florida Independent

Kaiser Health News reports that states all over the country, including Florida, are moving toward Medicaid managed care and are looking “to private health plans for help closing budget gaps.”

New data shows Florida has one of the highest rates of citizens without health insurance

By | 09.13.11 | 5:20 pm | More from The Florida Independent

Recent information released from the U.S. Census Bureau reports that Florida had the third highest percentage of residents without insurance in 2010.

Governor Jindal of La. endorses Rick Perry

By | 09.13.11 | 10:29 am | More from The Iowa Independent

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, who once considered pursuing his own White House bid, has handed his endorsement to Texas Gov. Rick Perry.

Louisana Gov. Bobby Jindal spoke with Cedar Rapidians in the aftermath of the 2008 floods. (File Photo: Lynda Waddington/The Iowa Independent)

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Minnesota has third lowest uninsured rate, Gallup says

By | 09.09.11 | 2:46 pm | More from The Minnesota Independent

Minnesota has the third lowest number of residents lacking health insurance coverage, according to a survey by Gallup. The state ranks below Massachusetts and Vermont, two New England states that have instituted universal health care insurance programs. According to the survey, 9.4 percent of Minnesotans lack health insurance.

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