Gimenez launches bid for House Homeland chair

Politico.com - For more and to sign up click here Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) has formally launched a bid to become chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, according to a letter of intent obtained by POLITICO. Gimenez’s office confirmed that he has notified the Steering Committee of his intention to run. “The reason why he’s served for 25 years and hasn’t lost an election is because he’s a straight…