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Broward opens broad inquiry into misuse of property tax dollars by CRAs; millions at stake
By William Gjebre and Dan Christensen
BrowardBulldog.org
The Broward Inspector General’s Office has opened a broad inquiry into the potential misuse of public funds across the county with written requests to at least nine cities with a Community Redevelopment Agency to hand over a variety of financial records for inspection. -
On 9/11 anniversary, push in Congress to win day in court for victims of terrorism on U.S. soil
By Dan Christensen
BrowardBulldog.org
Twelve years after al Qaeda hijackers flew jetliners into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon – killing nearly 3,000 people – a renewed push is underway in Congress to ensure that victims of terrorism on American soil can hold its foreign sponsors to account in U.S. courts. -
Broward Sheriff Israel makes winners out of Coventry Health Care, lobbyist Rubin
By Dan Christensen
BrowardBulldog.org
Broward Sheriff Scott Israel has named incumbent and low-bidder Coventry Health Care of Florida as his choice to provide group medical insurance to BSO’s 5,800 employees – a contract worth more than $355 million over the next five years. -
Aviation deal fallout: Broward commissioners want back some power over who gets contracts
By William Hladky
BrowardBulldog.org
Broward County Commission unhappiness with the Aviation Department’s concession bidding procedures has led to calls for breaking down the wall between commissioners and staff selection committees that recommend which companies get government contracts.
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