FLORIDA DIGEST - August 02, 2008

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~~FLORIDA GLBT NEWS~~

MARK LAFONTAINE FOR FLORIDA HOUSE DISTRICT 92
www.MarkLaFontaine.com

-NATIONAL WOMEN'S POLITICAL CAUCUS
SUPPORTS MARK LAFONTAINE IN DISTRICT 92
The National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC), Gwen Cherry Chapter,recommends Mark LaFontaine for the District 92 House seat. Founded in 1971,the NWPC is a bipartisan, multicultural grassroots organization designed toachieve equality for all women. The Gwen Cherry Chapter represents BrowardCounty. "I welcome the support of the National Women's Political Caucus,because it underscores that my campaign is reaching out to everyone in thedistrict," LaFontaine said. "The NWPC knows how my community activism andgrassroots background will benefit the residents of the district as I workfor them in Tallahassee." In addition to the NWPC, LaFontaine has beenendorsed by the Broward County Council of Professional Firefighters; theFlorida Professional Firefighters; Florida AFL-CIO; Gay & Lesbian VictoryFund; Equality Florida; US Rep. Barney Frank, chair of the House FinancialServices Committee; and Florida Rep. Kelly Skidmore, as well as a host ofBroward's other leaders. Owner of a successful accounting practice based inOakland Park, LaFontaine is a board member of Oakland Park Main Street,which is guiding that city's development, and also has been a member of theFort Lauderdale Audit Advisory Board, which oversees the city's finances.He promises to help bring fiscal accountability to Tallahassee and tocontinue reforms of property taxes and insurance. Florida House District 92includes parts of Deerfield Beach, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, LazyLake, Poinsettia Heights, Pompano Beach, Tamarac, Victoria Park and WiltonManors.
www.MarkLaFontaine.com


~~FLORIDA GENERAL NEWS~~

Sun-Sentinel
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/
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-U.S. Rep. Wexler plans talks in South Florida
He will tout Medicare drug benefits bill
U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler will be in South Florida next week for the firsttime since coming under scrutiny in recent weeks for owning a home inMaryland and using his in-laws' house in Delray Beach as his officialresidence.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-flpwexler0802pnaug02,0,7812902.story

-Wachovia Economics Group says Florida's in a recession
Florida is in a recession. So says a report from the state's second largestbank. The state's economy shrank from April through June, according toWachovia Economics Group. It was the first quarterly decline in 16 years.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/florida/sfl-flzhlprecession0802sbaug02,0,2118221.story

-Give Lori Parrish another term as Broward property appraiser
Re-elect Parrish. When Lori Parrish took over as Broward County propertyappraiser four years ago, one of her first concerns was bringing 21stcentury technology into a somewhat antiquated office. Parrish has made heroffice up-to-date, professional and efficient, to the extent that the SouthFlorida Sun-Sentinel Editorial Board strongly recommends voters select herin the Democratic primary on Aug. 26.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/sfl-editgspropertyappraisersbaug02,0,3336048.story

-Letter: Sunpass transponders are a joke - on us
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/sfl-brmail719sbaug02,0,3772549.story


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Miami Herald
http://www.miamiherald.com/
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-ENERGY POLICY: Obama alters drilling stance
Barack Obama signaled he might support a compromise that allows offshore oildrilling.
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/campaign-2008/story/626787.html


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Chris Chiari, Democrat for State House, District 91
You are cordially invited for Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
Thursday August 7, 2008 From 6 to 8 PM
Coconut's - 429 Seabreeze Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33316
(Located just north of the Swimming Hall of Fame on A1A South)
$25 Suggested Minimum Contribution
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the campaign at(954)803-4844


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Fort Report
http://www.fortreport.com/
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-McCain meets tough crowd in Orlando
Urban League audience peppers candidate with questions on issues
Facing a tough crowd, Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCainopened with an attack on his opponent Friday, as he spoke to a polite, butunenthusiastic, audience at the National Urban League's convention.
http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080802/NEWS01/808020327/1006&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL

-Lawsuit says Everglades deal is illegal
Lawyer claims it was brokered in meetings that violated state law
Florida's proposal to acquire 300 square miles of Everglades land from U.S.Sugar Corp. was illegally brokered in closed-door meetings, an attorneyclaimed in a lawsuit filed Friday.
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20080802/ARTICLE/808020331/2070/news05

-Need for nurses soaring
State center says immediate action to get more is crucial
While many of her fellow new grads struggle to start their careers thisyear, Rachel Spare snagged a job more than six months ago.
http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080802/BUSINESS/808020314/1006/NEWS01

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