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Florida Democratic Senator Bill Nelson says more drilling off the Florida coast will clash with military operations. Sara Sciammacco reports from Capitol Hill.

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After months of negotiations, Florida farm workers scored a big win on Friday. One of the country’s largest purchasers of tomatoes has agreed to help get pickers a pay raise. Sara Sciammacco has more from Washington.

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Friday, 23 May 2008 01:00

Burger King Raises Farmworker Rates

After months of negotiation, Florida farm workers scored a big win today. One of the country’s largest purchasers of tomatoes has agreed to help get pickers a pay raise. Sara Sciammacco has more from Washington.

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Senate lawmakers say they may step in if conditions for Florida’s tomato farm workers don’t improve. Workers are also asking fast food chains to help increase their wages. Sara Sciammacco has more from Capitol Hill.


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Wednesday, 02 April 2008 01:00

Housing Bill Considered in Washington

After spending two weeks talking with homeowners in Florida, Republican U-S Senator Mel Martinez returned to Washington Tuesday to negotiate with Democrats on how to solve the housing crisis. A new housing bill could pass as early as this week. Sara Sciammacco reports from Capitol Hill.


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Friday, 14 March 2008 00:00

Farm Workers Rally on Capitol Hill

Tomato field workers in south Florida say they are working for little pay in brutal conditions. They joined with several members of Congress Thursday at a rally on Capitol Hill. Sara Sciammacco has more from Washington.

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Friday, 07 March 2008 00:00

Delegate Fight

Florida Senator Bill Nelson is trying to negotiate with the Democratic National Committee to resolve Florida’s primary battle with the national party. Sara Sciammacco has more from Washington.

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Wednesday, 19 December 2007 00:00

Drought Aid for Florida Farmers

Relief could be on its way to Florida crop and livestock farmers suffering from drought. Sara Sciammacco has more from Washington.

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Thursday, 20 September 2007 01:00

Senator Bill Nelson on Everglades Restoration

Florida’s senior U-S Senator – Democrat Bill Nelson - says the Bush Administration is not fulfilling its promise to restore Everglades National Park. Yesterday Nelson came down hard on a federal official who removed the park from a list of endangered sites. Sara Sciammacco has more from Washington.

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