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[Associated Press]
Jim Greer cuts his Republican Party American Express card in half at a meeting of the state GOP committee last year.
Donors and party activists are livid over newly revealed records that suggest outgoing chairman Jim Greer used the party as a personal slush fund for lavish travel and entertainment. The records also show that executive director Delmar Johnson padded his $103,000 salary with a secret, $260,000 fundraising contract and another $42,000 for expenses.
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
- GOP turmoil stirs talk of bringing back 'leadership funds'
- Delmar Johnson: Exhibit A for Republican Party of Florida mess
- Sink takes on state's top financial regulator at contentious Cabinet meeting
- Florida's top health official averages $3,600 monthly travel tab
Monday, February 8, 2010
- PSC, FPL vow to investigate anonymous claims of fraud
- Secret contract, lavish spending push Republican Party of Florida to crisis
- Bankruptcy attorneys sue Rothstein partner
Friday, February 5, 2010
- Director charged huge sums to GOP credit card
- Baker drops out of race for agriculture commissioner
- Sink wants McCollum to investigate Bank of America in Florida
- Florida transportation secretary cleared in 'pancakes' e-mail investigation
- Longer session? Longer term limits? Don't count on it
Thursday, February 4, 2010
- Rubio catches flak for saying illegal immigrants should be left out of census
- Florida GOP fundraiser's hefty pay angers party leaders
- Law firm admits inaccuracies in applying for state pension fund work, withdraws
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
- After inquiry, four juvenile justice officials give up take-home cars
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
- Signs of success don't ensure Medicaid reform's survival
- Panel approves bill to tighten rules on PSC
- Down in polls, Crist plans to focus on leadership
- Trial lawyers, businesses spar over legislation to restore liability waivers
Monday, February 1, 2010
- Florida's budget debate (or, Gov. Peppy vs. the Brothers Grimm)
Friday, January 29, 2010
- Crist's budget saves care programs for elderly
- You may not like the candidates for Florida governor, but don't expect alternatives
Thursday, January 28, 2010
- For Gov. Charlie Crist and President Barack Obama, no man hug this time; just a quick handshake
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
- Rubio, Crist practice dodge, weave with reporters
- Poll: McCollum leads Sink in governor's race
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
- Crist now says he might join Obama in Tampa
Monday, January 25, 2010
- Republicans want voters to reconsider smaller classes
- Gov. Crist proposes increase in money for schools
Thursday, December 31, 2009
- For Gov. Charlie Crist, a battered image and uncertain future
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
- Rivals for Florida governor attack over roles in mortgage crisis
Monday, December 14, 2009
- Crist visits Tarpon elementary school
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
- Florida CFO Sink's push for more pension fund oversight thwarted
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
- GOP turmoil stirs talk of bringing back 'leadership funds'
- Delmar Johnson: Exhibit A for Republican Party of Florida mess
- Sink takes on state's top financial regulator at contentious Cabinet meeting
- Florida's top health official averages $3,600 monthly travel tab
Monday, February 8, 2010
- PSC, FPL vow to investigate anonymous claims of fraud
- Secret contract, lavish spending push Republican Party of Florida to crisis
- Bankruptcy attorneys sue Rothstein partner
Friday, February 5, 2010
- Director charged huge sums to GOP credit card
- Baker drops out of race for agriculture commissioner
- Sink wants McCollum to investigate Bank of America in Florida
- Florida transportation secretary cleared in 'pancakes' e-mail investigation
- Longer session? Longer term limits? Don't count on it
Thursday, February 4, 2010
- Rubio catches flak for saying illegal immigrants should be left out of census
- Florida GOP fundraiser's hefty pay angers party leaders
- Law firm admits inaccuracies in applying for state pension fund work, withdraws
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
- After inquiry, four juvenile justice officials give up take-home cars
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
- Signs of success don't ensure Medicaid reform's survival
- Panel approves bill to tighten rules on PSC
- Down in polls, Crist plans to focus on leadership
- Trial lawyers, businesses spar over legislation to restore liability waivers
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The latest from the Capitol
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
- GOP turmoil stirs talk of bringing back 'leadership funds'
- Supporters hope this is year for ban on texting while driving
Friday, February 5, 2010
- PolitiFact: State Rep. Franklin Sands' class size claim needs explaining
- Longer session? Longer term limits? Don't count on it
Thursday, February 4, 2010
- Lawmakers plan for Civil Rights Hall of Fame
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
- Floridians should rise up against Legislature's attack on public counsel
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
- As Sansom watches, House panel votes to put him on trial
Friday, January 29, 2010
- Crist's budget saves care programs for elderly
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
- Rubio, Crist practice dodge, weave with reporters
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
- Pasco-Hernando Community College to open campus in Wesley Chapel
Friday, January 22, 2010
- Amtrak tells state: SunRail agreement is deal breaker
- In Democratic race for attorney general, candidates offer contrast in style, experience
- House delays action so Sansom can find lawyer
- Florida redistricting already pays off — for lawyers
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
- Slain man's family fights to end time restrictions on wrongful death suits in Florida
Monday, January 18, 2010
- Don't repeal Florida's ban on local government 'electioneering'
Thursday, January 14, 2010
- Changes in teacher tenure, Bright Futures program on business council's wish list
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
- Florida lawmakers, insurers sign deal to protect cancer trial coverage
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
- Democrats field a candidate for CFO
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
- Crime or not, onus is on state House in Sansom case
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Times Staff Writer
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Bay-area politics Hillsborough County
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
- GOP turmoil stirs talk of bringing back 'leadership funds'
- Delmar Johnson: Exhibit A for Republican Party of Florida mess
- Sink takes on state's top financial regulator at contentious Cabinet meeting
- Florida's top health official averages $3,600 monthly travel tab
Monday, February 8, 2010
- PSC, FPL vow to investigate anonymous claims of fraud
- Secret contract, lavish spending push Republican Party of Florida to crisis
- Bankruptcy attorneys sue Rothstein partner
Friday, February 5, 2010
- Director charged huge sums to GOP credit card
- Baker drops out of race for agriculture commissioner
- Sink wants McCollum to investigate Bank of America in Florida
- Florida transportation secretary cleared in 'pancakes' e-mail investigation
- Longer session? Longer term limits? Don't count on it
Thursday, February 4, 2010
- Rubio catches flak for saying illegal immigrants should be left out of census
- Florida GOP fundraiser's hefty pay angers party leaders
- Law firm admits inaccuracies in applying for state pension fund work, withdraws
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
- After inquiry, four juvenile justice officials give up take-home cars
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
- Signs of success don't ensure Medicaid reform's survival
- Panel approves bill to tighten rules on PSC
- Down in polls, Crist plans to focus on leadership
- Trial lawyers, businesses spar over legislation to restore liability waivers
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
- Obama reconnects with hurting nation
Monday, January 25, 2010
- Senate President Jeff Atwater's no-new-taxes pledge is self-serving
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
- Which is it, Marco?
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
- Send the right signal on rail
Monday, November 30, 2009
- Time for answers on Afghanistan
Monday, November 23, 2009
- Toward clean water
Friday, November 20, 2009
- Partisan politics isn't service
- For better schools
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