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August 28, 2001

UF settlement softens Medicare liability
During much of the 1990s, federal prosecutors threatened to slam the University of Florida medical school with tens of millions of dollars in penalties for what they said were deliberate Medicare overbillings.

Retirement amendment adds up for politicians
TALLAHASSEE -- Some of Florida's more highly paid local politicians would receive a huge benefit under an obscure amendment added to an important retirement bill in the closing hours of this year's legislative session.

Aide found dead had said she felt ill
A U.S. representative's aide confided in those who saw her at the district office.

Democrats call for action on budget gap
Legislative leaders divide by party over whether to call a special session or whether to rescind tax breaks.


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