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Monday, November 24, 2008

Newcomers face old challenges, Naples Daily News

By Michael Peltier
November 23, 2008

Get ready to pay a little more for some things and expect a little less from others. That could be the catch phrase for the state Capitol last week as two new lawmakers were sworn in to new jobs.

Naples Republicans Tom Grady and Garrett Richter hadn’t had time to unpack before the talk of Tallahassee turned to possible budget cuts, fee increases, higher tuition and a looming $2.1 billion debt that needs to be paid by the end of June.
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