Read more Bill Nelson stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/12484/bill-nelson.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 9:42:44 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/65679/fla-python-hunt-more-wild-goose-chase.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe “Great Florida Python Hunt” is on, but the prey population is likely smaller—and less dangerous—than advertised, Paul Quinlan writes in the Palm Beach Post . Proponents have said there could be 100-150,000 Burmese pythons in the Everglades, a figure the media has seized upon. But the biologist...http://www.newser.com/story/65679/fla-python-hunt-more-wild-goose-chase.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 30 Jul 2009 12:05:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/64450/florida-to-unleash-python-hunters.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWith Florida’s python population exploding, state wildlife officials are going on the offensive, hiring a team of trained hunters to track down the alarmingly large snakes and take them out, the Miami Herald reports. “There’s one way to do this: kill the snakes,” says Florida Sen. Bill Nelson, who yesterday...http://www.newser.com/story/64450/florida-to-unleash-python-hunters.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 15 Jul 2009 10:54:56 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/37158/interior-dept-scandal-rocks-drilling-debate.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagRevelations that Interior Department employees were literally in bed with Big Oil have given fresh ammunition to congressional Democrats seeking to limit offshore drilling, the AP reports. Lawmakers say serious question have been raised about the agency's integrity after investigations found that employees responsible for collecting oil and gas royalties...http://www.newser.com/story/37158/interior-dept-scandal-rocks-drilling-debate.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 11 Sep 2008 15:12:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/31699/hunt-is-on-for-florida-oil.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe record-breaking price of oil is shifting public opinion toward lifting a moratorium on new offshore drilling, reports the AP. Four companies acquired rights to explore parcels of land off the Florida coast in March, under a 2006 Congressional compromise that opened up 8.3 million acres off the Panhandle...http://www.newser.com/story/31699/hunt-is-on-for-florida-oil.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 05 Jul 2008 10:01:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/29696/obamas-vp-search-fields-a-general.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBarack Obama’s VP selection team had a busy couple of days on Capitol Hill, talking up possible running mates with legislators. A new name in the mix is that of retired Gen. James Jones, MSNBC reports. Joe Biden and Ohio governor Ted Strickland also came under scrutiny; Bill Richardson, Janet...http://www.newser.com/story/29696/obamas-vp-search-fields-a-general.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 10 Jun 2008 20:30:04 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/21440/florida-will-go-with-june-3-mail-in-primary.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFlorida Democrats will announce plans for a new June 3 mail-in primary, despite opposition from the state's congressional delegation and concern from both candidates, USA Today reports. Opponents are concerned ballots may fail to reach low-income voters who tend to change addresses frequently. Hillary Clinton wants the results of the...http://www.newser.com/story/21440/florida-will-go-with-june-3-mail-in-primary.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 13 Mar 2008 8:53:38 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/21146/mich-fla-closer-to-approving-re-votes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMichigan and Florida senators appeared closer today to approving mail-in re-votes for their disqualified primaries, the Swamp blog reports. DNC chair Howard Dean said he also supported the mail-ins if state leaders can agree with Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama on how to run them. “I have to run these...http://www.newser.com/story/21146/mich-fla-closer-to-approving-re-votes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 09 Mar 2008 17:50:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/21078/deal-close-for-mail-in-florida-revote.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFloridians will get a chance to vote again in the Democratic primary, this time by mail, if Florida Sen. Bill Nelson and Gov. Charlie Crist have their way. Nelson tells Newsweek that plans are all but set for a re-vote, this time paid for by soft money donations. But hurdles...http://www.newser.com/story/21078/deal-close-for-mail-in-florida-revote.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 08 Mar 2008 13:20:25 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/21010/fla-senator-dnc-tangle-over-primary-funding.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWith the nomination race tied up, eyes are turning to Florida and Michigan’s delegates, and top Democrats are mixing it up over funding for a primary re-do, the Hill reports. US Sen. Bill Nelson, a Hillary Clinton supporter, has urged the DNC to accept the results or pony up $20...http://www.newser.com/story/21010/fla-senator-dnc-tangle-over-primary-funding.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 07 Mar 2008 14:20:25 CST