On this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program produced by Sachs Media Group, U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, R-Panama City, talks with Trimmel Gomes about his efforts to limit the expansion of the federal government and discusses his bid for a third term in office.

In one of the nation’s most closely watched congressional races, Southerland is in a heated battle against Democrat Gwen Graham across the large Panhandle district. He laughs at what he considers inaccuracies in attack ads, saying people will see through the “silliness” and find that his campaign understands the importance of a robust economy that creates opportunity for all people. Southerland also discusses his proposal to limit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from regulating state water rules and explains why he thinks expansion of Medicaid is wrong for Florida.