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Crist Expectations High For Stimulus Bill

Gov. Charlie Crist says the federal stimulus bill will bring tens of thousands of jobs to Florida and hopefully help plug holes in the state budget.

Of the estimated $10 billion Florida will receive, Crist says about $1.3 billion will go toward local and state transportation projects. Crist said 28,000 jobs are created for every $1 billion spent in that area.

At a Friday press conference, the governor called the stimulus, “a great infusion for Florida.”

The House is slated to vote on a compromise stimulus bill Friday before the bill goes to the Senate.

Source: wftv.com

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