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Law enforcement organizations endorse Buchanan's Thin Blue Line Act

By Manatee Review | May 14, 2024

Congressman Vern Buchanan announced today that several of the nation's leading law enforcement organizations have endorsed his legislation to toughen penalties against those who harm police officers. Buchanan’s Thin Blue Line Act, which previously passed the House with bipartisan support, would make the murder or attempted murder of a police officer or other first responders an “aggravating” factor in death penalty determinations.

Congressman Buchanan hosts annual Service Academy Fair

By Manatee Review | May 13, 2024

In Bradenton, Florida, Congressman Vern Buchanan recently hosted a Service Academy Fair for local middle and high school students. This annual event is part of a larger process in which members of the House and Senate nominate senior high school students they represent for admission to the U.S. Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military and Naval academies.

Which former Manatee Review area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By Manatee Review | May 12, 2024

These former Manatee Review area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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Manatee Review area weekly mass times

By Manatee Review | May 11, 2024

The following parishes in the Manatee Review coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Buchanan proposes bill to enhance U.S.-Israel health care partnership

By Manatee Review | May 9, 2024

Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, has introduced legislation to bolster coordination between the United States and Israel on innovative health care technologies. Congresswoman Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Congressman Soto (D-FL) have joined as original cosponsors.

Permanent Ban on Horse Slaughter Advocated by Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers

By Manatee Review | May 7, 2024

Congressman Vern Buchanan and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky lead a bipartisan group of 120 lawmakers in calling for a permanent ban on the use of taxpayer dollars for horse slaughter in the United States. The lawmakers advocate for language to be included in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's budget to prevent horsemeat processing for human consumption.