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St. Petersburg – In response to recent reports that some on Capitol Hill are trying to derail a bill that would help hundreds of thousands of unemployed Floridians, Senator Charlie Justice (D- St. Petersburg) issued the following statement to Florida’s congressional delegation:
“Now is not the time to play politics with the pocketbooks of our struggling families. The American Jobs Act is crucial to helping those in our state find gainful employment, keep their homes and most importantly put...
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I am not in your area but I suggest Democrats focus on regional economic development strategies. Yes there is competition but also each area has their own ability to keep regional dollars within our communities and should look toward this strategy. Economies in the future may not be as 'global' or far fetched as we all once thought. Deepening our roots, adding local ingenuity and collaboration to create liveable solutions. You might call this a homesteading mentality if you will. Good Luck !
David Culver, Fort Myers, FL
