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April 24, 2002
Lawmakers secure budget deal
But they failed to settle the duties of the chief financial officer and differences over the state education code.
Bush kills phone rate increase
The governor vetoes the legislature's most controversial bill and some, including fellow Republicans, say he did it to curry favor in an election year.
Auto Train resumes after deadly derailment
SANFORD -- An Amtrak Auto Train rolled out of a Central Florida station Tuesday en route to Washington, returning to the rails for the first time since a derailment five days ago killed four and injured more than 150.
Bush TV ads focus on education
Democrats scoff at the governor's campaign, which highlights a record voters disapprove of.
High court hears redistricting duel
Justices sharply question Republican supporters and Democratic foes of the state legislative map.
Senate foils Graham on drilling lease swaps
PENSACOLA -- A proposal by Sen. Bob Graham that would allow petroleum companies to swap drilling leases off a portion of Florida's gulf shore for sites elsewhere suffered a setback Tuesday.
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