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Raid on Florida's concealed weapons permit fund stirs fight

As more people in Florida seek concealed weapons permits, Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson wants Gov. Charlie Crist to veto a $6 million raid on a fund that pays for the program.

Read About It: The Miami Herald

Posted: 5/20/2009 9:20:22 AM

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