Risky, Bold, Smart Move In reading this past Sunday's edition of the Hernando Today, I came across the letter from Fred Peters in which he mentions me by name and says I misrepresented the facts regarding the issue of who was responsible for making Social Security benefits taxable. ...more

September 6, 2008

Oil production has begun falling at all of the major Western oil companies, and they are finding it harder than ever to find new prospects even though they are awash in profits and eager to expand. ...more

August 31, 2008

The breathless electorate of Florida's 9th Congressional District can rest easy tonight. Anita de Palma has bestowed her unequivocal endorsement on Bill Mitchell, her former rival and, as of Tuesday, the Democrats' nominee to take on incumbent Gus Bilirakis. ...more

August 31, 2008

Congressman Tim Mahoney wasted no time in upstaging his opponent and seeking an advantage. ...more

August 30, 2008

Lorne H. Spence of Hudson says people who favor oil drilling off the Florida coast should visit places where drilling is already taking place. ...more

August 27, 2008

Regarding "Gasoline's Big Surprise" by Goklany and Taylor (Commentary, Aug. 17): ...more

August 23, 2008

Dropping her opposition to a vote on coastal oil exploration, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Saturday that the House would consider expanded offshore drilling as part of broad energy legislation when Congress returns next month. ...more

August 17, 2008

A Highlands County man has sued five of the nation's biggest oil companies, alleging one sold 10 percent ethanol fuel that damaged his boat's engine. ...more

August 15, 2008

No Incentive To Produce Regarding "Obama Calls For Economic Stimulus" (front page, Aug. 2): ...more

August 11, 2008

TAMPA It was a neat idea for targeting a political ad: Hit people with a Barack Obama message about gas prices on those new TV screens that are appearing on top of the pumps at gas stations. ...more

August 6, 2008