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Statement by Representative Janet Long to veto of SB6

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I strongly commend Governor Crist for taking a stand in support of Floridaā€™s children and teachers by vetoing Senate Bill 6. ā€œImproving and reforming the education system should be a bipartisan effort developed in concert with Floridaā€™s teachers and others. Unfortunately, Senate Bill 6 succumbed to partisan politics over what is in the best interest of our students, teachers, and all Floridians. ā€œI believe that changes to the education system should not involve shoving unproven, divisive ideas down everyoneā€™s throats.…

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Les Miller will challenge Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin White in 2010

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From PoHo: Long-rumored and believed to be dropped early to beat Tampa City Councilman Thomas Scott to the punch, here is Democratic politico Les Millerā€™s formal announcement that he will run for Hillsborough County Commission. It will be a lively Democratic primary, even if Scott doesnā€™t run: FORMER SENATOR LES MILLER TO RUN FOR COUNTY COMMISSION TAMPA ā€“ Former State Senator Lesley ā€œLesā€ Miller has filed to run for Hillsborough County Commission, District 3. Millerā€™s entry into the race will…

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