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OSHA Investigates Florida Postal Worker’s Illness

Trevor Aaronson: Following FCIR’s report on Jeffrey A. Lill’s health problems, OSHA confirmed it is investigating what happened at an Orlando USPS facility in February 2011.

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After Package From Yemen, Questions About Worker Illness and Government Response

J.J. Barrow and Trevor Aaronson: The U.S. Postal Service refuses to investigate a suspicious package from Yemen that spilled chemicals at an Orlando facility and caused an employee’s debilitating illness.

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Paquete de Yemen genera preguntas sobre la enfermedad de un trabajador y la respuesta del gobierno

J.J. Barrow and Trevor Aaronson: El Servicio de Correos de Estados Unidos se niega a investigar un paquete sospechoso procedente de Yemen que derramó sustancias peligrosas en una instalación de Orlando y le causó una enfermedad debilitante a un empleado.

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Scott To Tampa: Guns OK At Republican Convention

Howard Goodman: The city of Tampa will be able to ban clubs and spears during the Republican National Convention. But not guns.

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Judge Strikes Down Rick Scott’s Drug Testing for State Workers

Howard Goodman: A federal judge has ruled that Gov. Rick Scott violated the Constitution last year when he ordered drug testing for state government workers.

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‘Stand Your Ground’ Review Panel Made Up Largely of Law’s Supporters

Howard Goodman: Gov. Rick Scott’s task force, convening to review Florida’s expansive self-defense law, looks all set to fire blanks.

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Judge in Trayvon Martin Murder Case Expressed Contentious View of Domestic Violence

M.C. Moewe: Judge Kenneth R. Lester Jr.’s opinion on domestic violence may affect whether a jury hears about George Zimmerman’s earlier domestic incident.

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ALEC Under Fire in Florida

Howard Goodman: A liberal group is urging Florida lawmakers to sever ties with the American Legislative Exchange Council, the organization that helped spread Stand Your Ground and voting-restriction laws to dozens of states.

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In Trayvon Martin Case, Murder Charge Filed

Howard Goodman: Special Prosecutor Angela Corey announced the filing of charges of second-degree murder against George Zimmerman, the self-appointed community watchman who shot Martin but went free because Sanford police took his word that he had acted in self-defense.

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Voter Registrations Off Sharply Since New Election Law Enacted

Howard Goodman: Since Florida passed its new election law last year, almost 81,500 fewer people have registered to vote than in the same period during the 2008 election cycle.

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