Former Winter Springs mayor to challenge Kosmas Nov 20, 2009
Several Republicans have announced bids to unseat Kosmas, an eight-year state representative from New Smyrna Beach who displaced Republican Tom Feeney from the District 24 U.S. House seat in 2008. The district covers parts of Volusia, Brevard and Orange counties. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Florida)
Your views: Health care at stake (Nov. 18) Nov 18, 2009
If it had been our previously elected Republican Congressman Tom Feeney, I would not have been surprised. There is no valid rationalization for a Democrat to vote against health care reform. (Florida Today)
Kosmas draws protest for opposing health bill Nov 8, 2009
Tom Feeney, R-Winter Park. "I'm shocked and disappointed," said Paul Weiss, 64, of New Smyrna Beach, a Democratic precinct captain. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Hukill drops Senate bid, aims to keep House seat Oct 10, 2009
Kosmas, a New Smyrna Beach Democrat, toppled incumbent Republican Tom Feeney in 2008 to win the congressional seat. State Rep. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Ranking: U.S. 1st in health care spending, 37th in health Sep 20, 2009
Tom Feeney, R-Oviedo. He allows that there are some people who are born with illness and become sick through no fault of their own. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Feeney: Justice Department won't prosecute me Aug 6, 2009
News - newsjournalonline. THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
GOP targeting Kosmas in 2010 Aug 5, 2009
Suzanne Kosmas once was the huntress, stalking Florida's 24th congressional district against incumbent Tom Feeney. That changed in November after the New Smyrna Beach Democrat unseated Feeney, the Republican. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Our views: Hard lesson learned Aug 5, 2009
Former Space Coast Congressman Tom Feeney always insisted he did nothing wrong in his relationship with corrupt lobbyist Jack Abramoff. After a two-year investigation, the FBI has agreed, dropping its probe of the Republican for a 2003 golf junket he took to Scotland with Abramoff, who used the trips to draw Capitol Hill officials into his influence-peddling web. (Florida Today)
Feds drop investigation of Feeney's golf junket Aug 4, 2009
Tom Feeney and his relationship with disgraced ex-lobbyist Jack Abramoff ... Tom Feeney waves to supporters in Titusville while running for re-election to his District 24 congressional seat in 2008. (Florida Today)
Holtz may sign on as candidate for Congress Aug 4, 2009
Tom Feeney, R-Oviedo, last year, has already attracted three opponents. Though she won handily, thanks to Feeney's ties to convicted influence peddler Jack Abramoff, the district is still thought to lean Republican. (Florida Today)
Court: Lawmakers' Ethics Statements Can't Be Used Jul 11, 2009
Tom Feeney and a golf trip he took to Scotland, paid for by the now-imprisoned Abramoff. The House Ethics Committee said in 2007 that the trip violated House rules and Feeney agreed to pay the U.S. Treasury $5,643, the purported cost of the trip. (Newsmax)
Winter Park politico to challenge Kosmas Jun 16, 2009
Despite the Republican registration advantage, Kosmas defeated Republican Tom Feeney in November amid ethics questions about Feeney's relationship with Jack Abramoff, who was convicted of bribing members of Congress. Kosmas is a mother and grandmother who runs a real estate business in New Smyrna Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Politics)
Florida Governor Charlie Crist May 14, 2009
"He's probably the most brilliant campaigner I've ever been around. He remembers names like nobody else." Tom Feeney, Florida Republican (The National Review, April 7, 2008). "Just what we need, a 'soft, friendly' moderate GOP member....BARF" Conservative talk show host Glenn Beck, tweeting on Crist's announcement for governor (Twitter. (Time.com)
Brevard reps already deep into fundraising Apr 18, 2009
Tom Feeney, the Oviedo Republican who was mired in ethics problems stemming from a golf junket he took with a lobbyist now serving prison time for bribery charges. Kosmas' campaign reported writing out $16,550 in contribution refunds, which is not unusual for donations that exceeded federal limits. (Florida Today)
Brevard reps dig for local earmarks Apr 7, 2009
Tom Feeney, posted all 40 funding requests and recommendations on her Web site Saturday evening. She said she submitted only requests made on behalf of local governments and nonprofits. (Florida Today)
Your views: Counting every penny Mar 7, 2009
Tom Feeney and Bush to correct this situation were all defeated by a unified Democratic front. Tax cuts that include small business and corporations are a proven way to promote economic growth. (Florida Today)
Ridiculing the stimulus may backfire Feb 17, 2009
But the GOP itself has already launched a bruising campaign in the same manner that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee attacked ex-Congressman Tom Feeney, R-Oveido, for months before Kosmas announced. It's so early that federal disclosure data show Kosmas still owing about $13,000 more in campaign bills than she has cash on hand. (Florida Today)
