Explosive Growth Becomes Major Campaign Issue

In Florida, the two candidates for governor maintain strongly contrasting positions toward growth.

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October 31, 2002, 6:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech


"Gov. Jeb Bush, a former Miami developer, said the arrival of thousands of newcomers each year boosts the state's economy. But he said the state can do a better job of managing growth...Democratic challenger Bill McBride has made the need to control growth an important part of his pitch to voters."

Thanks to Sheryl Stolzenberg

Wednesday, October 30, 2002 in Sun-Sentinel

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