Greg Allen
Greg Allen appears in the following:
Zimmerman Headed To Jail After Bond Is Revoked
Friday, June 01, 2012
George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch captain accused of killing an unarmed teen, will now go to jail. A judge revoked Zimmerman's bond on Friday, saying he was dishonest about his assets.
Judge, Justice Department Weigh In On Who Can Vote In Florida
Friday, June 01, 2012
A federal judge has blocked state elections officials from enforcing tough restrictions on groups that conduct voter registration drives. And the Justice Department has sent a letter to Florida telling it to immediately halt efforts to purge from the voting rolls people suspected of being noncitizens.
Fla. Judge Blocks Parts Of Voter Registration Law
Friday, June 01, 2012
A federal judge in Florida has blocked the state from enforcing tough restrictions on groups that conduct voter registration drives. Because of the restrictions, the League of Women Voters and Rock the Vote had stopped registering voters in the state. The groups challenged the new law in court.
World War II Vet Caught Up In Florida's Voter Purge Controversy
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Brooklyn-born Bill Internicola, 91, says he was "flabbergasted" when he got a letter asking him to show proof he was a U.S. citizen or be removed from the voting rolls. Florida is targeting suspected noncitizens, saying it's trying to prevent fraudulent voting.
Obama Seeks To Gain Support Among Military Voters
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Long before Obama gave a commencement speech to Air Force cadets Wednesday, his campaign was focusing attention on his record with military families and veterans — a key voting group that could make the difference in swing states like Virginia, North Carolina and Florida.
Evidence Sheds Light On Trayvon Martin Shooting
Friday, May 18, 2012
Florida prosecutors have released hundreds of documents, recordings and pictures related to the George Zimmerman trial. Zimmerman is the neighborhood watch captain who shot and killed Trayvon Martin after the two scuffled.
Media Outlets Adapt To Growing Hispanic Audience
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
The growing U.S. Hispanic community has created another boom — in Hispanic media. In recent months, several major media players have announced plans to compete for that audience with a new TV network and several new cable channels — and they're not all in Spanish.
The Golden Age: Florida Primary Centers On Seniors
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Just how important is the senior vote in Florida? Nearly one in five Floridians is retired. And a survey conducted by AARP predicts that as many as 60 percent of those who cast ballots in Tuesday's Republican primary will be retirees. Front-runners Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich have taken notice.
Florida Law Tightens Voting Rules, Angers Advocates
Monday, October 10, 2011
The new law reduces the time period groups have to turn in new voter registrations from 10 days to two. For forms turned in late, there are steep fines and other possible civil penalties. Critics say these changes violate the federal Voter Rights Act and unfairly target minorities.
Social Security: The 'Third Rail' No More?
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has called the program used by 55 million Americans a "Ponzi scheme" and a "monstrous lie." Recent polls show many Republican voters are willing to give him a pass on that. But that may not be the case in a general election.