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Debt, debt and more government debt

The private sector has gotten its act together during the last four years; the federal government has not.

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Return to last resort

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ELECTION 2012: State Attorney 12th Circuit

Long-time local prosecutor Ed Brodsky is facing one-time prosecutor Peter Lombardo to be State Attorney for the 12th Circuit.

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On Offense

Florida Chamber CEO Mark Wilson has been on a mission to unite Florida business interests and put them on offense in the Capitol. They're on the attack.

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Jeb Bush testifies, unemployment tax hike and Gov. Scott to greet Tampa travelers

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Turner sex scandal, workers comp drug law and foreclosure settlement cash.

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Echo Chambers

Some business owners in the tiny hamlet of Matlacha want to start a chamber of commerce, but Lee County already has 15 chambers.

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