TITLE

Bond-Heavy Bills to Fuel Florida Economy Near Passage

AUTHOR(S)

Sigo, Shelly

PUB. DATE

October 2001

SOURCE

Bond Buyer;10/31/2001, Vol. 338 Issue 31255, p40

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports on the plans of government of Florida to issue bonds to boost education and transportation programs and stimulate the economy. Provisions of the economic stimulus package proposed by the governor of the state; Proposal to reduce budget spending for schools and health care.

ACCESSION #

7280896

Tags: BOND funds;  FLORIDA -- Economic conditions

 

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