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March 9, 2002

Lucy Morgan
Legislature returns to lesson of taxes past
It was another gut-wrenching week in the Florida Legislature.

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Economic rally buoys budget talks
Economists say the recovery will pad state coffers by $644-million. But others say it won't end a fiery tax debate.

State orders massive abuse cases review
The head of the state's social services agency has ordered a file-by-file review of thousands of child abuse cases that were investigated by a Pinellas Park company whose contract was abruptly terminated this week.

Bishop admits abuse, resigns
The Palm Beach prelate says he sexually abused a seminary student who came to him for help after other priests abused him.

Bypassing the Sunshine Law would get harder
The Senate has passed a bill to make it more difficult for the Legislature to create new exemptions to the Sunshine Law.

Bill for research whisked through
The $20-million allotment for Alzheimer's research at USF is a pet cause of the incoming speaker.


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