Politics – Page 78 – Florida Center for Investigative Reporting

Private Intelligence Firm: Hugo Chavez’s Cancer ‘Very Serious’

February 27, 2012

Howard Goodman: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is so seriously threatened by cancer that he has less than a year to live in the opinion of Russian doctors, according to a report from a Texas-based intelligence firm released today by WikiLeaks.

Reporter’s Routine Yields ‘Sexxxy’ Coup

February 27, 2012

Howard Goodman: The Miami Herald story that resulted in state Rep. Richard Steinberg's resignation came about through solid courthouse reporting.

Florida Officials Throw Elbows in Contraception Clash

February 24, 2012

Howard Goodman: Florida Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi has joined a federal lawsuit to oppose the Obama administration's mandate that health insurance policies cover contraception, while state legislators approve an anti-abortion measure.

Rubio’s Moment Arrives in ‘Time’

February 23, 2012

Howard Goodman: The movement-conservative darling -- and possibly the first Latino to gain a spot on a party's national presidential ticket -- is the subject of a Time magazine cover story.

First Cuban-American Confirmed for Appeals Bench

February 16, 2012

Howard Goodman: The foot-dragging on confirming Adalberto Jose Jordan's nomination was so pronounced and so unnecessary that one political writer asked if Republicans have a death wish when it comes to Latino voters.

Florida Fights Back at ‘Real-Life Stephen Colbert’

February 12, 2012

Howard Goodman: Dubbed "PAC-Man," Broward County resident Josue Larose has formed 330 political action committees.