Perhaps 50 years ago, one of the presidents of Chrysler Corporation is reputed to have said, "There are no large problems, just combinations of small problems." ...more

November 4, 2009

Hoping to capitalize on President Barack Obama's declining popularity in Florida, Republican governor candidate Bill McCollum is trying to tie his Democratic opponent, Alex Sink, to Obama and national issues pushed by Democrats. ...more

October 31, 2009

Thank you to Representative Castor for having the stamina to stand up to those ignorant opponents of health care insurance reform. ...more

September 6, 2009

Highlights of the $787 billion bill signed into law Tuesday by President Barack Obama. Additional debt costs would add about $330 billion over 10 years. Many provisions expire in two years. ...more

February 17, 2009

A comparison of the $827 billion economic recovery plan drafted by Senate Democrats and moderate Republicans with an $820 billion version passed by the House. Additional debt costs would add about $350 billion or more over 10 years. Many provisions expire in two years. ...more

February 7, 2009

Highlights of the $819 billion economic recovery plan drafted by House Democrats and President Barack Obama's economic team. Additional debt costs would add $347 billion over 10 years. Many provisions expire in two years. ...more

January 28, 2009

Kevin Beckner pleaded with his fellow Hillsborough County commissioners Thursday to break the restraints of the past and reopen the issue of providing health care benefits for the unmarried domestic partners of county employees. ...more

January 23, 2009

President-elect Barack Obama urged congressional leaders Saturday to move quickly on an economic recovery plan, even as some Republicans are saying they want more time to review the details. ...more

January 4, 2009

Bill Coleman of Dunedin expresses concern about the looming departure of BayCare Health System hospitals from the Aetna insurance network. ...more

December 20, 2008

Tell me where it hurts, Marc Yacht is asking the Pasco community. ...more

November 29, 2008