On shared stage, Marco Rubio and Paul Ryan take steps toward 2016
By Alex Leary, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, December 4, 2012 WASHINGTON — Just days after he was sworn in, Marco Rubio was trying to knock down speculation."This is the one job that I wanted. I wanted...
View ArticleSen. Marco Rubio has safe word for presidential ambitions: 'opportunity'
By Alex Leary, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 5, 2012 WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has found a safe word for discussing his presidential ambitions: opportunity."I don't know how long I...
View ArticleMarco Rubio, Mario Diaz-Balart exemplify split among GOP on immigration reform
By Alex Leary, Times Staff Writer Saturday, December 15, 2012 WASHINGTON — Immigration — one of the most complex and divisive issues facing the country — suddenly has new life on Capitol...
View ArticleFor a lesson on Washington, examine tax breaks in fiscal cliff law
By Alex Leary, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, January 9, 2013 WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson said his vote was a vote for the average guy. So did Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan of...
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