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February 23, 2002
Amid new probe, Al-Arian speaks
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[Times photo: John Pendygraft]
TAMPA -- Sami Al-Arian is caught in an ever-expanding limbo. He is a professor, but is not allowed to teach. He is a legal resident of America, but is not a citizen -- of this or any other country.
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  • Gays need not apply
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  • North Pinellas headlines
  • City unions, businesses throw support to candidates
  • Pinellas digest
  • Teen will be tried as adult in slaying
  • Deputies' error costs Pinellas $50,000
  • School's success attracts Bush's attention
  • Spur to link Pinellas Trail, nature park
  • Petition on apartments may prove to be futile
  • Spotlight on the issues: Downtown rejuvenation
  • WaterWorks team members making an early splash

  • Hillsborough headlines
  • Football stadium plan set
  • Commissioner takes licks about mailings
  • Developer plans new downtown tower
  • Once fired, poet now speaks out; exec recalls TV glory
  • Believers say the end is near -- and they're ready
  • A closer look: One Hillsborough church

  • News of Florida
  • Official works for reduced TV tax
  • Car aficionados just now waking up to 'collectible' plate repeal
  • Justice Department to look at Valdes case
  • Florida airport security lacking
  • Jumble of policies, laws governs oceans
  • House budget faulted for lack of voter funds

  • Steve Bousquet
  • An off-key mantra in light of the record
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