Month: April 2011
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Wexler congressional aide got kickback in campaign deal; pleads guilty to federal tax charge
By Dan Christensen
BrowardBulldog.org
An aide and fundraiser to former Congressman Robert Wexler has pleaded guilty in federal court to providing false information to the Internal Revenue Service about a $15,000 kickback she received during a controversial real estate transaction by the South Florida Democrat’s campaign. -
Weston mom’s lawsuit alleging false advertising by Enfamil leads to $12 million settlement
By Donna Gehrke-White
BrowardBulldog.org
The manufacturer of Enfamil has agreed to pay up to $12 million to settle a class-action lawsuit after a Weston mom alleged in federal court that the pricey, but popular baby formula had falsely advertised that it contained nutrients not available in other products. -
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Loophole in law lets lobbyists dodge disclosure at South Florida Water Management District
By Dan Christensen
BrowardBulldog.org
The South Florida Water District uses a loophole in state law to avoid requiring lobbyists to register and disclose who hired them, which officials they seek to influence and how much they are being paid. -
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Local governments feel the pain at the pump, turn to cash reserves and technology to save fuel
By Karla Bowsher
BrowardBulldog.org
Much like everyday drivers floored by soaring gas prices, Broward County governments with large vehicle fleets have been forced to dip into reserves to keep their cars, trucks and buses rolling. -
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South Florida Water Management District boss steps down abruptly after news reports
By Dan Christensen
BrowardBulldog.org
The executive director of the South Florida Water Management District announced in an email to her staff Wednesday that she would step down at the end of the month. -
Deerfield Beach commissioner Sylvia Poitier agrees to surrender Wednesday on corruption charges
By Dan Christensen
BrowardBulldog.org
Deerfield Beach Commissioner Sylvia Poitier has agreed to surrender at the Broward County Jail Wednesday to be arrested and booked for falsifying official records, Broward Bulldog has learned.
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