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Saturday, August 23, 2008

Machen and Meyer talk of rising above tough times, Gainesville Sun

By Nathan Crabbe
August 21, 2008


University of Florida President Bernie Machen on Wednesday renewed his call for the state to use rainy-day funds to forestall budget cuts.

Machen, speaking at the 38th annual UF Joint Civic Club luncheon, said the university has endured $100 million in cuts and more are likely this fiscal year.

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