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Florida

My two Miamis  

Álvaro Fernández Mar 18, 2015
Miami has become, borrowing the title of the Charles Dickens classic, a tale of two cities. Actually, if you look around, it’s what’s happening in too many parts of our world.
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This ain't Disneyland

The noose tightens

Álvaro Fernández Mar 6, 2015
David Rivera’s day appears to be nearing. And… is there any Miami politician who deserves it more? The noose is starting to choke. Less air is being let in.
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Noticias

Netanyahu, with Boehner’s assist, attempts to take over U.S. foreign policy

Álvaro Fernández Mar 3, 2015
Today we experienced a shameful first in this country. It was one of the most degrading acts of foreign interference – and in our own legislative chamber – ever witnessed by the…
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Florida

Dan Gelber: Florida in ‘dire need of leaders who embrace the long view’

Álvaro Fernández Mar 3, 2015
Florida state legislators begin the two-plus month session today that determines our coming year – from school funding to dealing with poverty and jobs, Medicaid and a host of other…
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Noticias Secundarias

Jeb no shoo-in as scope on him intensifies

Álvaro Fernández Feb 26, 2015
Now there are many who believe that a Jeb Bush nomination is practically a done deal. It may be… But it won’t be easy.
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Florida

Florida wants to step back into the days of the ‘wild west’  

Álvaro Fernández Feb 19, 2015
Earlier this week a bill (SB 176) that would allow guns on college campuses in Florida passed the Senate Justice Committee by a 3-2 vote – the panel’s three Republicans in favor and the…
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Florida

Some Florida leaders just don’t care who they hurt

Álvaro Fernández Feb 13, 2015
Does ideology trump a good deal that can lead to better health care for the many people who need help in Florida – whose numbers are upwards of a million?
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This ain't Disneyland

Money or votes: What wins elections?

Álvaro Fernández Feb 11, 2015
Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez is taking no chances. With election day more than 20 months away, Gimenez has already amassed a substantial sum for a local race.
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This ain't Disneyland

Alliegro fuming: ‘Are politicians above the law?’

Álvaro Fernández Feb 3, 2015
Former David Rivera girl-pal Ana Alliegro is fuming because, as she told the Miami Herald, in spite of the fact that Rivera was “the mastermind behind a complicated campaign finance…
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This ain't Disneyland

AmEx plans to begin activities in Cuba

Álvaro Fernández Jan 27, 2015
The latest economic giant to announce intentions of entering the Cuban market is American Express.
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