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By Marc Caputo, The Miami Herald
Gov. Charlie Crist, who campaigned for the $787 billion stimulus package, now says he wouldn't have voted for it. But he still embraces it.
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By Sydney P. Freedberg, St. Petersburg Times
The federal Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating possible fraud by the Florida State Board of Administration, the agency that manages $132 billion in public investments for hundreds of local governments and 1 million current and future retirees.
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Fla. justices consider mediation for foreclosures
By The Associated Press, The Miami Herald
Mediation would be a good way to expedite a flood of mortgage foreclosures, members of a foreclosure task force said Wednesday, but some disagreed on the details in oral arguments before the state Supreme Court.
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Forum addresses fraud, foreclosures
By Angeline J. Taylor, Tallahassee Democrat
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum made it clear that a high ranking among the country's 50 states is not always something to be celebrated.
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State pension fund annual report released
By Dave Hodges, Tallahassee Democrat
Florida's State Board of Administration, the agency that directs the pension fund investing and management for state workers and retirees, issued its annual report today.
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House inquiry into Sansom to continue
By Bill Cotterell, Tallahassee Democrat
A special House committee voted unanimously this morning to continue with its investigation of former House Speaker Ray Sansom, while proceeding carefully to protect his constitutional rights to a fair trial.
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ACLU suit alleges Fla. neglecting schools
By The Associated Press, Tallahassee Democrat
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging that state officials in Florida are failing to ensure that students in Palm Beach County get a high quality education, as evidenced by their poor graduation rates.
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Air Jordans cost UCF future deal with adidas
By Iliana Limón, The Orlando Sentinel
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Marcus Jordan stuck to his guns and wore his father's iconic Nike Air Jordans, a decision that has cost the University of Central Florida its six-year, $3 million exclusive contract with adidas.
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Elections complaint filed against Crist campaign
By Adam C. Smith, St. Petersburg Times
A Republican activist from Tampa has filed a federal complaint against the Charlie Crist for Senate campaign, alleging that it was involved in the creation of an anti-Marco Rubio Web site.
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