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March 21, 2002
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Bill seeks clearer path to nursing

[Times photo: James Borchuck]
As hospitals scrounge to find and keep nurses, lawmakers step up with a bill that may remove roadblocks to recruitment and training. |
Top stories
Suit labels Al-Arian terrorist fundraiser
A former federal lawyer accuses the USF professor of using charities to finance Mideast terrorists.
Problem is, this home-cooked meal was illegal
From a soured marriage comes a dated videotape of a proud fisherman reeling in an alligator.
The pucks fly in Tampa, with few major injuries
TAMPA -- On opening day last year, hockey fan Tricia Hirsch was sitting in section 104 of the Ice Palace with her two daughters.
The stuff that makes you stuffy
Are you sneezing? Is your nose running? Has your car turned yellow? Blame the annual oak pollen explosion.
USF may establish honors college
With its own dean, faculty and a rigorous degree program, the college's aim would be recruiting top students.
Swiftmud to back desal plant buyout
The state agency agrees that Tampa Bay Water ownership will avoid financial problems in completing the plant.
Bare naked ladies, and men, at beach?
Tampa Area Naturists again press their case for a part of Fort De Soto Park, but the tide appears to be against them.
South Pinellas headlines
Comet turns out to be a lesser light
North Pinellas headlines
200 students compete in history fair
Mock crash delivers a sobering message
Studio now faces questions from state
City offers cash to annex apartments
Oldsmar officials can buy into city's insurance plan
Tarpon residents keep hand on wheel
Causeway collision was not accident
Local election season wasn't politics as usual for voters
Police sort out bloody teen conflict
Small Good Life Games field makes big impact
Hillsborough headlines
Perceived snub produces snit among commissioners
News of Florida
Cameras might pan nursing home rooms
New Cabinet post still lacks job description
Poll: Let's rethink high-speed rail
Plan to raise phone bills hits Senate resistance
Bush tries to end budget disputes plaguing session
Senators offer farewells to departing colleagues
Bills make environmentalists howl

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