May 28, 2010 Governor Charlie Crist vetoed a cut to the popular Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) that had been passed by the Legislature. The DROP program allows retirement eligible employees to begin collecting their pensions while continuing to work for up to five years. The monthly pension checks are banked at 6.5% interest. The Legislature had voted to cut the reimbursement rate to 3% for employees who entered DROP after July 1.
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Do you have an old cell phone laying around?
An organization called, "Help Them Call Home" will take your old cell phone and turn it into calling cards for our troops. As it gets closer to the holiday season, many families are separated because of the war and tours of duty worldwide by our service personnel. How can you help? Easy - Donate your old cell phone and turn it into precious calling card minutes.
Simply visit this web site and follow the simple instructions for donation, including a label! Turn those old phones into a special gift today!
Help Them Call Home