Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart joins us on the program to discuss his thoughts on the comprehensive immigration reform proposals being touted this week and the state of the current economy.
[Air Date:2/01/2013]
The 113th United States Congress, which met for the first time last week, will deal with many important issues such as: tax reform, spending cuts, gun control, immigration reform and the debt ceiling.
On this program we talk to two of South Florida’s representatives, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) and Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R).
[Air Date: 1/11/2013]
The 113th United States Congress, which met for the first time last week, will deal with many important issues such as: tax reform, spending cuts, gun control, immigration reform and the debt ceiling.
On this program we talk to two of South Florida’s representatives, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) and Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R).
[Air Date: 1/11/2013]
Republican candidate Adam Hasner joins us on the program to discuss key issues impacting Florida’s 22nd congressional district. Democrat Lois Frankel, the other candidate in this race, did not accept our invitation to attend.
[Air Date: 10/10/2012]
Lois Frankel and Adam Hasner, two former state legislators battling for Congress, will share the podium when they address the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches Sept. 24.
Newspapers have pegged the race for Congressional Dist. 22 one of the hottest in the nation because the outcome will help determine which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives after November. The district covers portions of Palm Beach and Broward counties and is an open seat with no incumbent after U.S. Rep. Allen West decided to run instead in a more friendly district covering parts of northern Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties.
The program will be held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. It will not be a debate. Republican Hasner and Democrat Frankel will each be given 10 minutes to lay out their platforms. Await receipt of your electronic or standard newsletter prior to ordering tickets.
Hasner, a Boca Raton attorney, was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2002 serving the coastal communities of Palm Beach and Broward counties. In 2007, he was selected as Majority Leader, a post he held until leaving office in 2010.
Frankel served eight years as West Palm Beach mayor beginning in 2003 and oversaw revitalization of the downtown. Prior to that, she served 14 years in the state legislature.
Lois Frankel and Adam Hasner, two former state legislators battling for Congress, will share the podium when they address the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches Sept. 24.
Newspapers have pegged the race for Congressional Dist. 22 one of the hottest in the nation because the outcome will help determine which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives after November. The district covers portions of Palm Beach and Broward counties and is an open seat with no incumbent after U.S. Rep. Allen West decided to run instead in a more friendly district covering parts of northern Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties.
The program will be held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. It will not be a debate. Republican Hasner and Democrat Frankel will each be given 10 minutes to lay out their platforms. Await receipt of your electronic or standard newsletter prior to ordering tickets.
Hasner, a Boca Raton attorney, was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2002 serving the coastal communities of Palm Beach and Broward counties. In 2007, he was selected as Majority Leader, a post he held until leaving office in 2010.
Frankel served eight years as West Palm Beach mayor beginning in 2003 and oversaw revitalization of the downtown. Prior to that, she served 14 years in the state legislature.
Lois Frankel and Adam Hasner, two former state legislators battling for Congress, will share the podium when they address the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches Sept. 24.
Newspapers have pegged the race for Congressional Dist. 22 one of the hottest in the nation because the outcome will help determine which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives after November. The district covers portions of Palm Beach and Broward counties and is an open seat with no incumbent after U.S. Rep. Allen West decided to run instead in a more friendly district covering parts of northern Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties.
The program will be held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. It will not be a debate. Republican Hasner and Democrat Frankel will each be given 10 minutes to lay out their platforms. Await receipt of your electronic or standard newsletter prior to ordering tickets.
Hasner, a Boca Raton attorney, was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2002 serving the coastal communities of Palm Beach and Broward counties. In 2007, he was selected as Majority Leader, a post he held until leaving office in 2010.
Frankel served eight years as West Palm Beach mayor beginning in 2003 and oversaw revitalization of the downtown. Prior to that, she served 14 years in the state legislature.
With all eyes waiting to see if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down all or part of President Obama’s Affordable Care Act, the Forum Club brought together two area congressmen – one Republican, one Democrat – to share diverse views on what America needs in the way of health care system.
On April 30 when U.S. Rep. Allen West and U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch shared the podium on this topic.
Deutch first won election to Congress in a special election in April 2010 and then was elected to a full term in November of that year. His District 19 includes portions of central and southern Palm Beach County as well as northern Broward County. Deutch is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
West, a retired Army lieutenant colonel, currently represents District 22 which includes portions of Palm Beach and Broward counties. However, West is seeking election in the newly formed District 18 which covers St. Lucie and Martin counties as well as part of northern Palm Beach County. He was first elected in 2008 and reelected in 2010.
With all eyes waiting to see if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down all or part of President Obama’s Affordable Care Act, the Forum Club brought together two area congressmen – one Republican, one Democrat – to share diverse views on what America needs in the way of health care system.
On April 30 when U.S. Rep. Allen West and U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch shared the podium on this topic.
Deutch first won election to Congress in a special election in April 2010 and then was elected to a full term in November of that year. His District 19 includes portions of central and southern Palm Beach County as well as northern Broward County. Deutch is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
West, a retired Army lieutenant colonel, currently represents District 22 which includes portions of Palm Beach and Broward counties. However, West is seeking election in the newly formed District 18 which covers St. Lucie and Martin counties as well as part of northern Palm Beach County. He was first elected in 2008 and reelected in 2010.
With all eyes waiting to see if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down all or part of President Obama’s Affordable Care Act, the Forum Club brought together two area congressmen – one Republican, one Democrat – to share diverse views on what America needs in the way of health care system.
On April 30 when U.S. Rep. Allen West and U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch shared the podium on this topic.
Deutch first won election to Congress in a special election in April 2010 and then was elected to a full term in November of that year. His District 19 includes portions of central and southern Palm Beach County as well as northern Broward County. Deutch is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
West, a retired Army lieutenant colonel, currently represents District 22 which includes portions of Palm Beach and Broward counties. However, West is seeking election in the newly formed District 18 which covers St. Lucie and Martin counties as well as part of northern Palm Beach County. He was first elected in 2008 and reelected in 2010.
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz joins us on the program to discuss topics such as the Super Committee's failure to come to an agreement and President Barack Obama’s record on foreign policy.
[Air Date: 11/25/2011]
Newly-elected U.S. Rep. Allen West, who rode the wave of anti-government sentiments into office in November, addressed the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches on March 18, 2011.
West, a Republican, defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Ron Klein and represents District 22 encompassing parts of Palm Beach and Broward counties. He is the second African-American Republican congressman elected since 1876.
Before retiring as Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, West served as a Field Artillery Officer in several combat zones: Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and in Afghanistan. He is the third of four generations of military servicemen in his family.
“I have traded in my camouflage uniform for a suit,” West said. “But the commitment to protect the people of the United States is still my mission.”
West received his Bachelors degree from the University of Tennessee and Masters degree from Kansas State University, both in political science. He also holds a Masters of Military Arts and Sciences from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officer College in political theory and military operations.
During the same March 18 program, the Forum Club will honor former U.S. Rep. Clay Shaw with its Exemplary Elected Officials Award given to former elected officials who have made outstanding contributions to their community. Shaw served in Congress, in the same district West now represents, for 25 years.
Newly-elected U.S. Rep. Allen West, who rode the wave of anti-government sentiments into office in November, addressed the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches on March 18, 2011.
West, a Republican, defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Ron Klein and represents District 22 encompassing parts of Palm Beach and Broward counties. He is the second African-American Republican congressman elected since 1876.
Before retiring as Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, West served as a Field Artillery Officer in several combat zones: Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and in Afghanistan. He is the third of four generations of military servicemen in his family.
“I have traded in my camouflage uniform for a suit,” West said. “But the commitment to protect the people of the United States is still my mission.”
West received his Bachelors degree from the University of Tennessee and Masters degree from Kansas State University, both in political science. He also holds a Masters of Military Arts and Sciences from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officer College in political theory and military operations.
During the same March 18 program, the Forum Club will honor former U.S. Rep. Clay Shaw with its Exemplary Elected Officials Award given to former elected officials who have made outstanding contributions to their community. Shaw served in Congress, in the same district West now represents, for 25 years.
Newly-elected U.S. Rep. Allen West, who rode the wave of anti-government sentiments into office in November, addressed the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches on March 18, 2011.
West, a Republican, defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Ron Klein and represents District 22 encompassing parts of Palm Beach and Broward counties. He is the second African-American Republican congressman elected since 1876.
Before retiring as Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, West served as a Field Artillery Officer in several combat zones: Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and in Afghanistan. He is the third of four generations of military servicemen in his family.
“I have traded in my camouflage uniform for a suit,” West said. “But the commitment to protect the people of the United States is still my mission.”
West received his Bachelors degree from the University of Tennessee and Masters degree from Kansas State University, both in political science. He also holds a Masters of Military Arts and Sciences from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officer College in political theory and military operations.
During the same March 18 program, the Forum Club will honor former U.S. Rep. Clay Shaw with its Exemplary Elected Officials Award given to former elected officials who have made outstanding contributions to their community. Shaw served in Congress, in the same district West now represents, for 25 years.
Newly-elected U.S. Rep. Allen West, who rode the wave of anti-government sentiments into office in November, addressed the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches on March 18, 2011.
West, a Republican, defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Ron Klein and represents District 22 encompassing parts of Palm Beach and Broward counties. He is the second African-American Republican congressman elected since 1876.
Before retiring as Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, West served as a Field Artillery Officer in several combat zones: Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and in Afghanistan. He is the third of four generations of military servicemen in his family.
“I have traded in my camouflage uniform for a suit,” West said. “But the commitment to protect the people of the United States is still my mission.”
West received his Bachelors degree from the University of Tennessee and Masters degree from Kansas State University, both in political science. He also holds a Masters of Military Arts and Sciences from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officer College in political theory and military operations.
During the same March 18 program, the Forum Club will honor former U.S. Rep. Clay Shaw with its Exemplary Elected Officials Award given to former elected officials who have made outstanding contributions to their community. Shaw served in Congress, in the same district West now represents, for 25 years.
As part of our continuing election coverage, Issues: Decision 2010 will feature profiles of key congressional candidates in the South Florida area.
On this program we focus on District 25 with the two lead candidates in this race, Joe Garcia (D) and David Rivera (R).
[Air Date: 10/15/2010]
As part of our continuing election coverage, Issues: Decision 2010 will feature profiles of key congressional candidates in the South Florida area.
On this program we focus on District 25 with the two lead candidates in this race, Joe Garcia (D) and David Rivera (R).
[Air Date: 10/15/2010]
The race for the U.S. Senate heated up when Charlie Crist announced he would leave the Republican party and run as an independent. This sets up a rare three-way race between the two other party-endorsed frontrunners--Republican Marco Rubio and Democrat Kendrick Meek. Congressman Meek joins us on the program to discuss this and his perspective on key issues such as drilling off the coast of Florida and the controversial Arizona immigration law.
[Air Date: 5/14/2010]
The race for the U.S. Senate heated up when Charlie Crist announced he would leave the Republican party and run as an independent. This sets up a rare three-way race between the two other party-endorsed frontrunners--Republican Marco Rubio and Democrat Kendrick Meek. Congressman Meek joins us on the program to discuss this and his perspective on key issues such as drilling off the coast of Florida and the controversial Arizona immigration law.
[Air Date: 5/14/2010]
Click here for part 2 of 2: Interview with U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek
Join special guest speaker, U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a cancer survivor, who spoke firsthand about the disease, treatment and prevention. Guests wore a bit of pink, sip a spot of tea, and had some tempting treats while sharing in the knowledge and showing your support. In addition to Rep. Wasserman, other speakers at the "Pink Tea" event include an oncologist, a radiologist and a dietician. Breast health professionals was also on hand to teach the Triple Touch Breast self-examination techniques recommended by the American Cancer Society.
