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October 27, 2001

Steve Bousquet
Stealth Senate pounces on fears
You can relax now.

Secret state computer center urged
TALLAHASSEE -- Florida needs to set up a secret command center with computer banks so the state can prevent a "digital Pearl Harbor," the state's top computer security expert told lawmakers Friday.

Senators ax post of solicitor general
Senators slice $800-million out of the budget, along with Tom Warner's job, while skirmishing with the House.

Schools escape budget cleaver
A freeze on hiring and limits on travel are likely, but overall many educators are satisfied with the cuts.

House and Senate leaders wrangle
Senate President John McKay accuses House Speaker Tom Feeney of passing an unbalanced budget in the special session.

Ex-legislator lobbying for PSC post
Rep. Rudy Bradley, who was ousted after a switch to the GOP, would be paid $123,000.


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