Action Alert 05/05/08

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM Central Florida CLC
HELP US TURN AROUND AMERICA

LABOR 2008

This year, we can make a significant change in the direction of our country—toward that doesn’t jeopardize our wages at the bargaining table, an economy that works for all of us and a positive future for our children.
affordable health care WALK
Join us as we talk to our union brothers and sisters about the
issues at stake in this election and the candidates’ positions in our
first national walk day of 2008
WHEN:
May 17, 2008 10AM-2PM
WHERE:
820 Virginia Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
TO SIGN UP, Contact: Stacy Stepanovich
850-228-9831
sstepanovich@flaflcio.org

Wire for 05/05/08

Lawyers to probe state investment pool brokers - 04/30/2008 – MiamiHerald.com
TALLAHASSEE -- The state is hiring a law firm to investigate the brokers who sold securities that were later downgraded to Florida's Local Government Investment Pool, leading to a run on the pool. Read More
Orlando Sentinel - Brevard gets new elections supervisor by Aaron Deslatter
Gov. Charlie Crist today appointed Hubert C. Childress Jr., 64, or Mer
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FPL plans conversion for Canaveral plant BY JIM WAYMER • FLORIDA TODAY • April 30, 2008
FPL's proposal to modernize its power plants would reduce carbon dioxide emissions by millions of tons and help address the serious challenge of global climate change,” Crist said in a statement. “This move continues FPL's strong leadership role on the environment. . . I look forward to the state of Florida continuing its partnership with FPL to secure an even better environmental future for our“children.” Read more
Nelson seeks to stop Patrick housing deal BY R. NORMAN MOODY • FLORIDA TODAY • April 30, 2008
Nelson seeks to stop Patrick housing deal Air Force may turn land over to developer Read More
Bill aimed at easing pain of shuttle's demise BY RYAN HIRAKI • FLORIDA TODAY CAPITAL BUREAU • April 30, 2008
Bill aimed at easing pain of shuttle's demise
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