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Topic Title: Desantis bails out cruise industry
Topic Summary: Governor DeSantis Announces $250 Million to Support Economic Recovery for Florida Ports
Created On: 07/29/2021 10:47 AM
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Central Floridave

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Governor DeSantis Announces $250 Million to Support Economic Recovery for Florida Ports
On July 29, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

https://www.flgov.com/2021/07/...ery-for-florida-ports/
 07/29/2021 11:11 AM
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somebodyelse

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Did this money come from the COVID recovery money the US gave Florida?
$22 million for Port Canaveral....
Miami,
Jax
Key west
Palm beach
doesn't sound like its aimed at the cruise industry...
More like spending money on infrastructure for when the Panama Canal upgrades start opening up


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 07/29/2021 11:14 AM
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johnnyboy

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Thats some bullshit right there.

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 07/29/2021 11:42 AM
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3rdworldlover

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The $250 million is from the America Rescue Plan and the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund.
 07/29/2021 11:51 AM
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Central Floridave

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I'm not saying if this is good or bad as I don't know. Obviously it is good for Port workers and cruise lines as they use ports. However, what I will point out is the GOP voted against the American Recovery act and generally do not like government bail outs. At least that is what I read on this forum. Thus the continued hypocrisy in my opinion.

For reference:
"The American Rescue Plan, also known as the Joe Biden Stimulus and the COVID-19 Relief bill, passed the House and Senate and will be signed into law by President Joe Biden."
"The bill passed both the House and Senate with only Democratic votes. No Republicans voted for it."

Port Canaveral got 72+ million. From today's recently posted article:

"Murray said Port Canaveral will use its share of the American Rescue Plan Act money to replenish its capital construction funds, so it can undertake various cruise and cargo terminal projects, starting with work on North Cargo Berth 3."

https://www.floridatoday.com/story/money/business/2021/07/29/port-canaveral-receives-72-million-american-rescue-plan/5410566001/

Seems like a cruise ship bail out to me. But, what do I know?!?
 07/29/2021 12:17 PM
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nukeh2o

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Wonder how much will be spent on lawsuits from unvaccinated dopes who desantis is forcing cruise lines to accept. And then got infected?
Telling businesses what to do, the party of more gov't control.
Listen to dumbass political hacks, not scientists....im sure it will go well

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 07/29/2021 01:41 PM
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Central Floridave

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Let it be known, both Rick Scott and Marco Rubio voted against this. Marco is more worried about Cuba and Rick Scott...uh...don't know what he is doing..

Port Canaveral awarded $72 million in pandemic relief funds
By The News Service of FloridaPublished 2 hours ago

https://www.fox35orlando.com/n...-help-pandemic-rebound

 07/29/2021 05:05 PM
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nukeh2o

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They supported companies being forced to kowtow to chumpfsantis insanity vs guidance from scientists and epidemiologists.
Big brother will tell your company how to conduct business. Ignore that pesky syence stuff, trust your dear leaders

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 07/29/2021 06:14 PM
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Cole

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Are we to believe the cruise companies just quit on their everyone needs vaccines stance for no reason?

Pay to play baby.

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 07/30/2021 08:21 PM
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follydude

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Derp.

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2021/07/30/6-passengers-onboard-royal-caribbean-ship-test-positive-for-covid-19/

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