"House Democrats' priority seems to be taking more federal stimulus dollars and obligating Florida workers and businesses to federal mandates that will raise taxes and have long-term negative consequences," said Majority Leader Adam Hasner of Delray Beach. Read more »

Obama told Fox News in an interview Wednesday that his administration is weighing tax breaks that could encourage businesses to begin hiring again. Read more »

He said the universities are making cuts to areas such as construction and renovation, salaries and travel to offset the expenses. Read more »

The federal government passed an extension to the first-time home buyers tax credit. Read more »