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Monday, July 28, 2008

"Tax Swap" Opponent Plans Tour of Florida, The Ledger (Lakeland)

By Lloyd Dunkelberger
July 19, 2008

TALLAHASSEE | The debate over a controversial "tax swap" that will be on the November ballot will amp up next week as a state Senate leader begins a series of 10 public forums on the issue.

Sen. Mike Haridopolos, R-Melbourne opposes the plan to cut property taxes by 25 percent and replace the lost revenue with a sales tax increase.

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