Romney's pledge shows repealing health law complex

WASHINGTON — Mitt Romney’s pledge to guarantee access to health insurance for people with longstanding medical problems highlighted the difficulty of repealing the new health care law while keeping some of its popular features. “I’m not getting rid of all of health care reform,” Romney said over the weekend on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” “Of course, there are a number of things that I like in health care reform that I’m going to put in place Continue reading

Repairing Pinellas beaches damaged by Tropical Storm Debby may cost up to $20 million

By Anna M. Phillips, Times Staff Writer Anna M. PhillipsTampa Bay Times In Print: Thursday, July 12, 2012 The damage to Pinellas County beaches wrought by Tropical Storm Debby could cost as much as $20 million to repair, county officials announced Wednesday Continue reading