Highlights
A collection of news and information related to John L. Mica published by this site and its partners.
Displaying items 1-12 of 273
» View baltimoresun.com items only
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11-23
Next >
-
Budget hell on wheels?
Amtrak, long one of the favorite whipping boys of fiscal conservatives, is getting another thrashing from Mitt Romney and the Republicans. From all the attacks, one might think that the nation's bargain-basement passenger rail system was the cause of...
Tags: Transportation, Marketing, Maryland Area Regional Commuter Train Service, Trips and Vacations, 2012 Republican National Convention
-
O'Malley: Highway bill means 10,000 jobs for Md.
A $100 billion transportation bill President Barack Obama signed into law Friday will put 10,000 people in Maryland to work on state bridges and roads and represents "what can actually be accomplished if Congress comes together," Gov.Martin O'Malley...Tags: Barack Obama, Transportation, White House, Highway Transportation, John D. Rockefeller IV
-
Meanwhile, in other Congressional idiocy…
If anyone was worried that the much-belated move to raise the debt ceiling was an indication that fiscal sanity was taking hold in Washington, they can put those fears aside. The Federal Aviation Administration continues to be held hostage by House...Tags: Emergency Planning, Transportation, Maryland, Employees, Unions
-
Pilots dislike delays in arming them
Associated PressWASHINGTON - Fewer than 100 pilots were certified to carry guns on commercial flights in the eight months after Congress approved the idea, and pilots are blaming the slow pace on the Transportation Security Administration. The pilots say that with the...Tags: Al-Qaeda, Guerrilla Activity, Advanced Training, Weaponry, Labor Legislation
-
Florida Legislative Session: How did it go? Plus, a salute to Lydia Gardner
Staff writerThe guests and topics in local public-affairs programming this weekend: Sen. Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, and Sen. Geraldine Thompson, D-Orlando, discuss the recent Florida Legislative Session on "Central Florida Spotlight." Greg Warmoth moderates the...Tags: Mother's Day, Marco Rubio, Andy Gardiner, Major League Soccer
-
Alan Grayson, John Mica talk sequestration, immigration
Staff writerThe Florida Legislative Session and Congress will be major topics in local public-affairs programming this weekend. The lineup: Congressmen John Mica, R-Winter Park, and Alan Grayson, D-Orlando, are Lauren Rowe's guests on "Flashpoint" at 8 a.m. Sunday...Tags: U.S. Congress, Winter Park, Alan Grayson, Apopka, Rick Scott
-
Washington bound? Take an orange-juice break at Florida's 'embassy'
It's a busy time in the nation's capital, where the National Cherry Blossom Festival continues through April 14. If you venture to Washington this spring or any time, consider paying a visit to Florida House, now celebrating 40 years as our home away from...
Tags: Orlando, Library of Congress, Bob Graham, Elections, Bill Nelson
-
Congress: Where members stand on guns, taxes, immigration and more?
Taking Names the Blog - Orlando SentinelSunday’s column – “The long, hard slog for straight answers” – attempted to get members of Congress to give straight answers to basic questions that readers and voters care about. You can see the chart – and the efforts... -
Getting straight answers from politicians is long, hard slog
I often hear from readers who are frustrated they can't get straight answers from the people who represent them in Washington. Residents who can't get calls returned, positions explained — even one guy so desperate to speak with his congressman...
Tags: Minority Groups, Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage, Bill Posey, Corrine Brown
-
At VA medical center: Just get it done
I'm standing on the top floor of a medical center that is supposed to be open. It is not. In fact, it's not even close. Five months after the promised opening of the VA Medical Center, there are unfinished concrete floors, missing ceilings and scores...
Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Wars and Interventions, Missing in Action, Nursing Homes, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
-
Mica boosts modeling/simulation industry in House bill
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelWASHINGTON — One of Central Florida’s biggest industries — the military modeling and simulation sector — got a small boost in legislation that passed the U.S. House today thanks to a four-sentence provision inserted by U.S. Rep.... -
John Mica talks sequester with WFTV; Don Gaetz is News 13 guest
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelIn local public-affairs programming this weekend: “Political Connections” previews the Florida Legislative Session at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday on Central Florida News 13. The guests are Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville; House Speaker ...
Sep 19, 2012
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Jul 6, 2012
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Aug 2, 2011
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Aug 8, 2003
|Story| Baltimore Sun
May 9, 2013
| Orlando Sentinel
May 2, 2013
| Orlando Sentinel
Mar 24, 2013
|Column| Orlando Sentinel
Mar 16, 2013
| Orlando Sentinel
Mar 16, 2013
|Column| Orlando Sentinel
Mar 12, 2013
|Column| Orlando Sentinel
Mar 6, 2013
| Orlando Sentinel
Feb 28, 2013
| Orlando Sentinel
Original site for John L. Mica topic gallery.
