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With a vote of 84-25, House members voted overwhelmingly today to pass the commuter rail bill during a special session.

Lawmakers switch sides as Senate takes up rail issue

Senate votes on commuter rail legislation continued shifting like sand on Monday, with time dwindling fast for proponents to shore up support.

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Dec. 7, 2009

• HART sets June deadline for light rail route plan
• Little change at pump despite drop in price of crude oil

Dec. 4, 2009

• Officials hope to follow other cities' experiences with light rail
• DOT breaks ground on U.S. 19 enhancements
• Woman, 72, hit by car and dies on Bloomingdale Ave.

Dec. 3, 2009

• Clearwater Beach shelves one-way street plan for now
• Cyclist says ticket for impeding traffic unfair
• 'Wonderland' ready to put new spin on classic characters
• Lingerie Football makes breezy debut in Tampa on Friday

Dec. 2, 2009

• Rapper to help celebrate Skatepark anniversary, Tampa Am
• Will 3rd time in Legislature be charm for commuter rail?
• Vote puts transit sales tax a step closer to being on ballot

Dec. 1, 2009

• General Motors CEO resigns after 8 months
• Miley Cyrus goes paperless to thwart scalpers
• Hyundai leads auto sales for November
• Clearwater police identify pedestrian who nurse hit, then saved
• New walking tour shows Ybor City's underbelly

Nov. 30, 2009

• Senate head: Special session proposal would resolve SunRail problems
• Cruises avoid Nassau in wake of robberies
• Special session starts Thursday on commuter rail
• Gift Guide: Electronics top splurge gifts for travelers
• Travel books worth giving both classic and new
• Mustang, Camaro flex in horsepower showdown

Nov. 29, 2009

• Police issue warning about semi-truck driver

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