Category: Issues
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9/11 Commission lawyers wanted to probe possible Saudi Royal family ties to hijackers
By Brian McGlinchey
28pages.org
A 9/11 Commission document declassified last summer without publicity or media analysis indicates that investigators proposed exploring to what extent “political, economic and other considerations” affected U.S. government investigations of links between Saudi Arabia and 9/11. -
Marco Rubio’s campaign racks up inquiries about prohibited contributions
By Francisco Alvarado
FloridaBulldog.org
In what has become a regular habit for Marco Rubio’s campaigns, the Federal Elections Commission has again flagged the senator’s presidential committee for possibly skirting federal law limiting the types and amounts of donations it can receive. -
Republican-led Broward Health paid $3 million in legal fees to firms tied to Gov. Rick Scott
By Dan Christensen and Buddy Nevins
FloridaBulldog.org
Republican-controlled Broward Health paid two law firms with strong ties to Republican Gov. Rick Scott more than $3 million in legal fees in the last 12 months. -
A plan takes shape to fix Miami-Dade’s CRAs
By William Gjebre
FloridaBulldog.org
Miami-Dade commissioners would take greater control of community redevelopment agencies under a proposal that would tighten oversight and reduce funding, yet also require many CRAs to set aside dollars for much-needed affordable housing they have yet to provide. -
Evidence mounts of distraction risks from digital billboards along roadways
By Paul Feldman
FairWarning
Digital billboards clearly catch the eye of passing motorists. But what is also increasingly clear is that such distractions can heighten safety risks in heavy traffic and other complex driving conditions, a long-time roadway researcher says. -
Tired of problems, Fort Lauderdale audits its community redevelopment agencies
By William Gjebre
FloridaBulldog.org
Fed up with project failures, management problems and possible city overcharges, Fort Lauderdale commissioners have ordered an extensive audit of the city’s Community Redevelopment Agencies.
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