Today, Congress continued its all too familiar custom of making up for months of wasted time by lumping in a wide range of unrelated ideas into one giant bill. As a result, I voted against final passage because, while it contains some policies I support and that are good for Florida and our nation, as a whole, the bill spends too much and relies on budget gimmicks as spending offsets that will ultimately lead to a federal bailout down the road.

Today, Congress continued its all too familiar custom of making up for months of wasted time by lumping in a wide range of unrelated ideas into one giant bill. As a result, I voted against final passage because, while it contains some policies I support and that are good for Florida and our nation, as a whole, the bill spends too much and relies on budget gimmicks as spending offsets that will ultimately lead to a federal bailout down the road.

Last week, all of South Florida watched with pride as the Miami Heat earned the distinction of being the 2012 NBA Champions in five games. After coming so close to being the NBA Champions last season, the Heat came back stronger than ever this season. This team has proven that hard work and perseverance pay off.

Last week, all of South Florida watched with pride as the Miami Heat earned the distinction of being the 2012 NBA Champions in five games. After coming so close to being the NBA Champions last season, the Heat came back stronger than ever this season. This team has proven that hard work and perseverance pay off.

I commend these business leaders for standing firm in their commitment to the freedom of Cuba. The Cuban communist dictatorship is a threat to all human freedom.

I commend these business leaders for standing firm in their commitment to the freedom of Cuba. The Cuban communist dictatorship is a threat to all human freedom.