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Florida Transportation Chief Releases Bridge Inspection Reports

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· Story link Responding to public pressure and a nudge from Florida's governor, the state's transportation director agreed to release…

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Responding to public pressure and a nudge from Florida’s governor, the state’s transportation director agreed to release summary reports of bridge inspections. Transportation Secretary Stephanie Kopelousos contended the information was secret under anti-terrorism laws, but State Sen. Don Gaetz disagreed and urged reconsideration and Gov. Charlie Crist asked his Open Government Office to intercede. (8/17/07)

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