Copyright 2013 http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/politics en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 12:12:28 -0400 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:12:28 -0400 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/politics/Florida-Governor-Rick-Scott-To-Veto-3-Percent-College-Tuition-Hike-208083851.html Sun, 19 May 2013 21:27:50 -0400 http://media.nbcmiami.com/images/213*120/Rick+Scott+March+28.jpg
Scott planned to sign the budget into law on Monday, but he is expected to veto numerous spending items, including the proposed tuition hike.

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Former mayor, wife facing tax fraud charges.

]]> http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/politics/Miami-Dade-Commissioners-Hold-Meeting-on-Proposed-Upgrade-to-Water-and-Sewer-System-207760491.html Thu, 16 May 2013 17:37:00 -0400 http://media.nbcmiami.com/images/213*120/myriam+sewage+photo.jpg
The upgrade would be financed by an 8 percent rate increase which would translate into a $3.36 hike for the average customer.

]]> http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/politics/NATL-WATCH-Obama-Speaks-on-IRS-Scandal-207611661.html Wed, 15 May 2013 18:30:23 -0400 http://media.nbcmiami.com/images/213*120/obama92.JPG
President Barack Obama is delivering a statement on the growing IRS scandal.

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]]> http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/politics/Anna-Pierre-North-Miami-Mayoral-Candidate-Claims-She-Was-Endorsed-by-Jesus-Christ-207341981.html Wed, 15 May 2013 16:48:04 -0400 http://media.nbcmiami.com/images/213*120/051413+anne+pierre.jpg
A North Miami mayoral candidate who said she secured an endorsement from on high finished far back in Tuesday's election. The top two vote-getters, Kevin Burns and Lucie Tondreau, advanced to a June 4 runoff fo...

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]]> http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/politics/NATL-BAY-COPY-Facebooks-Zuckerberg-Angers-Enviros-with-Keystone-XL-Pipeline-Ads-205670581.html Wed, 01 May 2013 20:32:51 -0400 http://media.nbcmiami.com/images/160*120/FB13.JPG
Mark Zuckerberg has clicked "Like" on the Keystone XL Pipeline — and now his timeline is going to be chock-full of angry. The Facebook founder and CEO recently started a political advocacy group called FWD.us —...

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]]> http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/politics/Michelle-Spence-Jones-Withdraws-Local-Court-Motion-in-Re-Election-Case-Takes-It-to-Appeals-Court-205308881.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:46:20 -0400 http://media.nbcmiami.com/images/213*120/Michelle-Spence-Jones-April-11.jpg
The case came about after Spence-Jones' political rival, the Rev. Richard Dunn, sued her to stop her from running again.

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Frisbee teams say they are being forced off fields near the White House. The National Park Service says it's part of a beautification effort to restore the Ellipse. The teams are seeking the help...

]]> http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/politics/Federal-Agency-to-Review-Endangered-Listing-for-Lolita-the-Killer-Whale-204716341.html Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:28:47 -0400 http://media.nbcmiami.com/images/213*120/seaquarium_722x406_scaled_cropp.jpg
A petition from PETA is calling include Lolita in the listing of protected species under the Endangered Species Act.

]]> http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/politics/Baby-Changing-Stations-Installed-in-the-City-of-Miami-Bathrooms-204687161.html Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:14:59 -0400 http://media.nbcmiami.com/images/213*120/Baby+Changing+Stations.jpg
The baby-changing stations that were promised by Commissioner Frank Carollo more than a year ago are beginning to be installed throughout the city.

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]]> http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/politics/Very-Careful-Thinking-Should-Be-Used-as-Florida-Politicians-Consider-Alimony-Changes-Nova-Southeastern-University-Professor-204431421.html Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:54:28 -0400 http://media.nbcmiami.com/images/213*120/Michael-Vale.jpg
Both the House and Senate have passed SB 718, which would end permanent alimony.

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]]> http://www.nbcmiami.com/video/#!/news/politics/RAW-VIDEO_-Boston-Residents-Take-to-Streets,-Sing-Star-Spangled-Banner/203865021 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:06:30 -0400 http://media.nbcmiami.com/images/210*120/041813starspangledbanner.jpg
Residents poured out onto the streets of Boston and broke out in song after the capture of the second suspect in the marathon bombings. This happened on Hemenway Street which borders the...

]]> http://www.nbcmiami.com/video/#!/news/politics/FULL-INTERVIEW_-Boston-Suspects-Uncle/203788741 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:54:03 -0400 http://media.nbcmiami.com/images/213*120/uncle-suspects-01.jpg
The uncle of the suspects accused of Monday's Boston Marathon Explosions speaks. From NBC Washington.

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The uncle of two young men suspected of planting two bombs at the Boston Marathon urged his nephews to turn themselves in during an emotional interview outside his Maryland home.

]]> http://www.nbcmiami.com/video/#!/news/politics/Surveillance_-Suspects-in-Boston-Marathon-Bombings/203678321 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:03:04 -0400 http://media.nbcmiami.com/images/213*120/boston_suspects_vid_thumb.jpg
Surveillance video released by the FBI shows two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings. Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI at 800-CALL-FBI.

]]> http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/politics/Shout-Out-on-6-Do-you-agree-with-the-Gang-of-8s-immigration-reform-proposals-203643531.html Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:52:15 -0400 http://media.nbcmiami.com/images/213*120/Shout+out+on+6THUMBNAIL.jpg
Do you agree with Gang of 8's Immigration reform proposals?

]]> http://www.nbcmiami.com/video/#!/news/politics/Flags-Fly-Off-Shelves-at-Boston-Shops/203439721 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:09:33 -0400 http://media.nbcmiami.com/images/213*120/Boston_flags.jpg
The owner of Charles Street Supply Co. in Boston had to make a difficult decision on whether to reopen the day after the bombings. He did, and people who want to show patriotism are buying all of...

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]]> http://www.nbcmiami.com/video/#!/news/politics/Gov.-Scott-Celebrates-Israels-Independence-Day/203362281 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:40:59 -0400 http://media.nbcmiami.com/images/213*120/rickscottonisrael_9453278_722x406_26377283807.jpg
Gov. Rick Scott was at the Miami-Dade County commissioners' meeting to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Israel's independence. He said he wanted to continue to build a strong relationship...

]]> http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/politics/Letter-Addressed-to-Senator-Tests-Positive-for-Ricin-203297461.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:32:47 -0400 http://media.nbcmiami.com/images/213*120/AP964249938122.jpg
A letter addressed to a U.S. senator from Mississippi has tested positive for the dangerous poison ricin, the FBI said Tuesday. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Tuesday evening that the toxin was sent to...

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]]> http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/politics/Miami-Dade-Judge-Removes-Himself-From-Michelle-Spence-Jones-Re-Election-Case-203243091.html Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:56:16 -0400 http://media.nbcmiami.com/images/213*120/Michelle-Spence-Jones-April-11.jpg
The judge spoke during a hearing on Tuesday

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