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Report government waste here. Let us know what is costing tax payers money. Send an email to costingyou@tampabays10.com or call Reporter Mike Deeson at 727-577-8570.

Upscale homes get government money for renovations

Upscale homes get government money for renovations

A FEMA program to protect homes that have been repeadedly flooded is paying millions of dollars to homeowners to renovate their houses.

Money spent to recruit students who can't get in

Money spent to recruit students who can't get in

The University of South Florida is spending money to recruit students from the southern part of the state at the same time it is turning away qualified applicants.

Political Conventions: What's that Costing You?

Political Conventions: What's that Costing You?

Both the Democrats and Republicans are spending tens of millions of dollars on their national conventions.  Part of the bills go directly to taxpayers.

Public agency can't find $400,000

Public agency can't find $400,000

The Public Transportation Commission can't account for $400,000 that is missing from a contingency fund.

Group of workers gets free ride to work at taxpayer expense

Group of workers gets free ride to work at taxpayer expense

Civilians get a free ride to MacDill Air Force Base and the taxpayers are paying for that ride.

Recreation Center cost triples and taxpayers are picking up the tab

Recreation Center cost triples and taxpayers are picking up the tab

A recreation center in St. Pete Beach is costing taxpayers millions and the price tag is three times more than it was supposed to be.

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National News

Transportation Dept almost out of highway funds

Transportation Dept almost out of highway funds

Transportation Secretary Mary Peters says the federal highway trust fund will run out of money this month due to the high price of gas.

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State News

Crist declares state of emergency as Ike eyes Florida

Crist declares state of emergency as Ike eyes Florida

The storm is still at least four days away and the path is still very uncertain, but Governor Crist has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency.

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Health News

Controversial decision to separate MMR vaccine

Controversial decision to separate MMR vaccine

Some Tampa Bay area parents are asking their pediatrician to separate a 3-in1 combination MMR vaccine.
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