Sen Al Franken
At a reception for AFL -CIO Senator Franken announces his support of EFCA

Independents begin to edge away from President Obama
In a potentially alarming trend for the White House, independent voters are deserting President Barack Obama nationally and especially in key swing states, recent polls suggest

Feds update Chinese drywall probe
MANATEE — Federal investigators plan to inspect more homes with Chinese drywall, but say it will be at least two more months before they can conclude whether it contains any potential health risks

Stimulus keeps rail hopes moving
TAMPA - The prospect of billions of dollars in federal stimulus money continues to stoke the idea of a high-speed rail project connecting Tampa, Orlando and Miami.
Progress Energy's proposed Levy County nuke plant hits another roadblock

Progress Energy's plans for its new Levy County nuclear plant hit another potential roadblock Wednesday when an arm of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission ruled that the Green Party of Florida and two other groups can challenge the plant's federal permit.

Trumka Announces Candidacy for AFL-CIO President
AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Richard Trumka this morning announced his candidacy for president of the AFL-CIO to succeed the retiring John Sweeney. Trumka has served as AFL-CIO secretary-treasurer since 1995.