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Steve Driehaus: The State of Florida has divested more than $1.1 billion of investments thus far, and the retirement system of our…

On the recordMarch 11, 2009
The State of Florida has divested more than $1.1 billion of investments thus far, and the retirement system of our public employees no longer owns one dime of direct holdings in companies enabling Iran to press ahead with its pursuit of nuclear weapons.

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Florida's divestment from companies linked to Iran's nuclear ambitions.

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