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April 27, 2002

Lucy Morgan
Behind the banking bill, a political thicket
On the surface, the battle to change the way the state regulates banks and insurance companies looks almost civilized.

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Health issues may rise again

TALLAHASSEE -- With armies of lobbyists on all sides, legislators are working behind the scenes to add a major health care bill to the special session that begins Monday.

Counties fall short on storm shelters
Sixty lack adequate space, a study says, with Hillsborough rated among the least prepared.


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