It appears that Congress wants Florida to tap into the federal stimulus money, too,
according to a story in the Miami Herald.
Democrats in the Florida delegation criticized some House Republicans in Tallahassee
who have been reluctant to spend about $444 million to extend unemploymentÂ
benefits because the state may have to boost unemployment spending at
Florida businesses to qualify for the money.
The Democrats argued that the money should be used to help jump-start the economy. ''I don't know what part of missing out on $440 million the Florida Legislature doesn't
understand,'' the story quoted Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Miramar. Click here to read the entire story.
Democrats urge Florida to tap into stimulus money
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Apr 2, 2009 by Lamar Thames
