Jeb Bush won't seize tribe's property for now

TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2003

Florida Governor Jeb Bush (R) and his Cabinet today ordered negotiations for a possible land swap with the Miccosukee Tribe, the Associated Press reports.

Bush and the Cabinet were considering seizing property the tribe owns as part of an $8 billion Everglades restoration project. But after protests from the tribe, Bush said the Department of Environmental Protection should work on a land swap.

Get the Story:
Cabinet orders negotiations for Miccosukee Everglades land (AP 3/25)

Relevant Links:
Miccosukee Tribe - http://www.miccosukeetribe.com

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