Bush Southern Strategy Emails

From: Jeb Bush To: 'Paul Bradshaw'

Date: 8/12/2000 2:28:10 AMSubject: RE: GM Commission

i will suggest some of these things to Mel and Steve. Jeb

-----Original Message-----From: Paul Bradshaw [mailto:bradshawSent: Thursday, August 10, 2000 3:40 PMTo: Jeb BushSubject: GM Commission

I thought the first meeting went well, although most of the participants had that kind of first-datetentativeness. Mel Martinez challenged the group to be bold, and Steve Seibert gave a verygood speech at lunch calling for dramatic reform. It's interesting to see the dynamic caused bysome of the commissioners who have never been inside players on this issue. They either saynothing or express pretty novel ideas. You'll note that none of today's newspaper clipsderide the commission for a lack of appreciation of classic "public interest" issues. That's because a majority of the vocal commissioners (most notably Charles Lee) very clearlysupport the Growth Management Act. Yesterday's meeting was primarily devoted to 1) introductions, 2) administrative matters, and 3)building group familiarity and cohesion. No clear concensus emerged on where the commissionshould be headed. I suggested that Seibert's speech would be a good jumping-off point since itcalled for three significant changes, including simplifying the GM process and increasingplanning at the local level. I think that at the next meeting the group needs a crash course on the existing GM process. Itis clear that a third to a half of the members have no clear concept of the current law or how itis implemented. At the meeting following that they need to articulate their goals for the group'swork, and then we need to meet those goals in subsequent meetings. Bottom line: room full of bright, earnest people struggling to get it right. That's OK. This isgoing to be a struggle, but success is possible. Mel Martinez did a good job. He seems to have a good sense of when to tighten down in ameeting and when to let people run. I think the message he needs to get is that during the thirdmeeting (which I think is a 2-day event), he needs to define a limited number of goals for thegroup and start to move toward them. I would suggest: 1. Boosting intergovermental coordination at the local level. (Listed in Seibert's speech.)2. Eliminate the DRI process when this is achieved. (Make it soon.)3. Limit the state to reviewing comp plan amendments that implicate compelling state interests.4. Empowering citizens at the local level to enforce the law in a way that protects local andregional interests. Thanks for the opportunity to work on this. It is cool.


Date: 8/18/2000 11:33:16 AMSubject: RE: GM Commission

thanks. I have all three of my kids home and i am in hog heaven.

-----Original Message-----From: Paul Bradshaw [mailto:bradshawSent: Friday, August 18, 2000 7:34 AMTo: Jeb BushSubject: GM Commission

It's my understanding that you will be addressing the GM Commission before they're next meeting. Sally and I will bevacationing then, so I can't attend. Here are a few things you might want to think about mentioning, though, becausethey haven't gotten much play yet: 1. For decades Florida has taken a negative approach to growth management. Government has focused theattention of thousands of talented planners on how they can best prohibit people from living in rural areas. Accordingly, these very talented people have created a huge bureaucracy with byzantine regulations to accomplishthis. But what if they had channeled their energy and ingenuity to make urban areas more attractive so that peoplewould simply choose to live there? We need to re-orient the process in a more positive way. 2. Part of the effort to make urban areas more attractive should be to continue to build a green infrastructure in thoseareas. Florida Forever should be perpetuated (it was, after all, your creation), and even more of its funds should bedirected toward urban areas. I hope all is going well.

From: Jimenez, Frank


Date: 5/26/2000 1:32:17 AMSubject: RE: Growth Management Commission

are you sure you want to drop your developer clients? What of Lost Tree and the others that come after?

-----Original Message-----From: Paul Bradshaw [mailto:bradshawSent: Thursday, May 25, 2000 3:55 AMTo: Jeb BushSubject: Growth Management Commission

Tomorrow I'm submitting my application to serve on your Growth Management Commission. Here's my pitch: I know Iunderstand the current regulatory framework, and I think I understand where you want to move state government. Fortwo years, I ran the division in DCA that implements growth management, I worked as a land use attorney in thatagency, and I've represented local governments, developers, and environmental groups against DCA for many years. I've given hundreds of lectures and speeches on growth management issues. And having experienced all this, I thinkthe system needs to change in a way that responsibly empowers citizens, and not the state, to protect what arefundamentally local interests implicated by local planning decisions. Given that the current system causes anenormous drain of resources without producing much quantifiable good, I think we need to do it now in a way that issimple and decisive.

Incidentally, I have one developer client, Gary Morse. If I'm selected, I'll withdraw from representing him. I don't haveany other clients with an interest in the Commission's work.

From: Jeb Bush To: 'SSG'

Date: 1/11/2001 1:40:06 AMSubject: RE:

thank you David.

jeb

-----Original Message-----From: SSG [mailto:ssgSent: Wednesday, January 10, 2001 1:45 PMTo: [email protected]:

Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you - and wishing you well withthe civil rights commission testimony. I still find it amazing thatminority leaders refuse to acknowledge all that you and your programs havedone to reach out, include, find common ground, and build bridges. You havebeen the better man through all this, I continue to be amazed by yourcommitment. Stay strong Governor, you're the best!

David

From: SSG

From: Chris Dudley

From: McFadden, Liza

From: Jeb BushTo: 'ssg

BCC: Kathleen ShanahanDate: 12/21/2001 11:56:57 PM

Subject: Re:

I woul hope that bcbs would accept our latest offer. It is a good one.

Jeb--------------------------Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld (www.BlackBerry.net)

From: Jeb BushTo: 'T. K. Wetherell'

BCC: Arduin, Donna (OPB) (E-mail)Date: 1/5/2002 2:15:19 AM

Subject: RE: Pat Thomas

Thank you T.K.

Jeb Bush

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-----Original Message-----From: T. K. Wetherell [mailto:wetherellSent: Friday, January 04, 2002 10:23 AMTo: Jeb BushCc: Debra Austin (E-mail); Tim Moore (E-mail)Subject: Pat Thomas

Now that the rush of the Holidays are over I wanted to thank you and yourstaff for your help and understanding of the Pat Thomas issue during thepast special session. I am convinced that the project will not only improvetraining options but also be very cost effective for the State. Thanks foryour support. I hope you and your family had a great Holiday Season.

From: Jeb BushTo: 'Mark Busse'

Kathleen ShanahanbradshawkatiebaurgregBrian Yablonski

Date: 1/17/2002 11:11:33 PMSubject: RE: SOS draft 1/17 1:00 pm

I would like the final draft so I can print out and spend some time on it.

Jeb Bush


-----Original Message-----From: Mark Busse [mailto:markdbusseSent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 6:08 PMTo: Jeb Bush; Kathleen Shanahan; bradshaw katiebaur greg BrianYablonskiSubject: RE: SOS draft 1/17 1:00 pm

Governor --

Kathleen wanted to review this draft before I incorporated/addressed Brian's notes. I am stillcutting out the jokes and cutting down the tax reform stuff. That will be done within the next twohours.

The facts have been signed off by Greg. Essentially we are now at the stage where this speechis final when you're happy with it, sir.

-- Mark.

Jeb Bush wrote:

i need to know when the final draft will be done and then this process gets shut down and I start reading. thanks.

Jeb Bush


-----Original Message-----From: Mark Busse [mailto:markdbusseSent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 1:50 PMTo: Kathleen Shanahan; bradshaw katiebaur greg BrianYablonskiCc: Jeb BushSubject: SOS draft 1/17 1:00 pm

This is the latest reformatted draft given to the Governor this afternoon. I talked to Pauland I will now bring this project in for a landing.

Still needed are:

1) CeeCee Lyles photos for graphics (coming from Ft. Pierce Police Dept. PIO)

2) "F" school specific success story. (coming from Brewser/ Cheryl)

3) Addressing the notes still imbedded in the text. (New jokes here, cut this down there,etc.)

4) Greg must sign off on the graphics so far (all others are welcome to view in my office,I cannot email them)

The Governor has SOS prep time on Saturday but he doesn't want a lot of people at themansion, just the draft.

On Monday at noon (confirmed with Tara) we will do a tech run-through in the HouseChamber.

That's all I got for now.

-- Mark

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From: Doster, Brett

HP Says Atom-Sized Computer Chips a Lot Closer

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co.(NYSE:HWP - news) and University of Californiascientists have patented a process they said on Wednesday would eventually help turn out powerfulcomputers which fit on the head of a pin with room to spare.

Scientists need to shrink computers to make them more powerful, but the technology of putting circuitson silicon, the basis of current computer chips, is reaching the natural limits of the wafers to holdcircuits, turning up the pressure for a breakthrough.

Computer makers like International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM - news) and Hewlett-Packard -- with its University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) partners -- are racing to developnanotechnology, which is based on parts a few atoms wide.

HP said it was ahead on designing a complex nanochip as well as the parts and could be makingnano-computers smaller than a bacterium, able to be weaved into a shirt, in the next decade or so.

The new patent was key to a play to commercialize nano-chips by building factories to produce them,and lab experiments had proved the concept -- although they used components much bigger than thenanowires a few atoms wide.

The patent announced on Wednesday covers a process to pack a number of different functions into asingle nanochip by dividing the chip into different zones where independent calculations could takeplace.

Previously, HP had figured out how to use chemical processes to make grids of nanowires a fewatoms thick and to place molecules at the intersections of the wires.

They also figured out how to manipulate the molecules to block or let electricity pass through, which isthe basic operation at the heart of a microprocessor and proved that the nanochip could work.

The newly-patented process could break the huge grid into smaller zones by using electrical chargesto make ``cuts'' in the nanowires. HP compares it to breaking up a city street grid into neighborhoodswith alleys and cul de sacs that have operate independently but are linked by major thoroughfares.

The performance improves because a single chip can do a number of things. ``It is not really aquestion of speed -- you are always going real fast -- but a question of how many things you can packtogether,'' said HP scientist Phil Kuekes, a computer architect on the team which was awarded thepatent.

EACH NANOCHIP IS UNIQUE

It is relatively cheap and easy to make big batches of nano-chips, but the tiny grids tend to haveimperfections. HP's solution is to discover the defects of a chip after it is made and then, using thenano-cutting technology, to customize them.

``We see a future where the chips will come out and no two chips will be identical. Each one will becustomized for a particular function,'' said HP's Stanley Williams, the chemist in the group. UCLAprofessor James Heath was the third member of the team.

Current computer chip design software could be used to design chips and adapt for theirimperfections, and manufacturing costs would be dramatically cut, HP said.

That cost savings would be achieved even after an investment in supercomputers needed to test thechips and then design and program them, HP said.

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From: Jeb BushTo: Thrasher

Date: 1/31/2002 10:11:40 PMSubject: RE:

we will appoint before your meeting.

Jeb Bush


-----Original Message-----From: Thrasher [mailto:ThrasherSent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 12:10 PMTo: Jeb BushSubject:

thanks for lunch. It was great to visit. By the way my next FSU BOTmeeting is Feb 14. It would be good to have our new board member by thenif possible. JET

From: Thrasher

From: Jeb BushTo: Chris Dudley

Date: 2/18/2002 8:50:43 PMSubject: RE: ACE

I say we pass then. give me a call.

Jeb Bush


-----Original Message-----From: Chris Dudley [mailto:dudleySent: Monday, February 18, 2002 9:09 AMTo: Jeb BushSubject: RE: ACE

According to Mary Palmer, we raised enough to cover this year's awards which occur in March duringACE day. The scholarships costs $24K/year. She is concerned for next year (2003).

-----Original Message-----From: Jeb Bush [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2002 12:47 PMTo: dudleySubject: Re: ACE

Do you know how much was raised and how much is planne to go out thisyear?


From: Jeb BushTo: Brown Brewser (E-mail)

Date: 4/3/2002 2:00:57 AMSubject: FW: Door Number 3 fup

we need to discuss this idea and determine its cost.

Jeb Bush


-----Original Message-----From: Paul Bradshaw [mailto:bradshawSent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 5:37 PMTo: Jeb BushSubject: Door Number 3

Okay, here's an unvetted idea in its rawest form:

The Big Idea: Why not be hugely vocal in your support of the pre-K amendmentinitiative, but say that in order to make it realistic we need to give allpre-K kids an opportunity scholarship?

The Political Riff: This is a down-the-center pitch to women who love theidea of universal pre-K availability. This is a Republican pitch because itmakes vouchers ubiquitous in our schools. (Read on.) This might cool theardor of the unions for this amendment.

The Spin: Pre-k is important to the emotional and scholastic growth of ourkids, particularly the most vulnerable ones. (Not a stretch.) Opportunityscholarships are necessary because 1) we don't have the public schoolcapacity to house pre-K kids, and we won't by 2005 when the amendment takeseffect; 2) parents should have the ability to place kids in existing pre-K'snear their homes or offices; 3) the pre-K niche that is currently beingwell-served by the private sector.

The Details: Change the law so that if a kid gets an opportunityscholarship, he gets to keep the scholarship for his entire public schoolcareer. Thus, all kids using one in pre-K get a scholarship for theirentire public school careers. The ultimate Trojan horse. Competitionpervades the system; children get smarter; we all arrive at educationnirvana; and everyone wins the canned ham, the luggage, and anall-expense-paid trip to Puerto Vallarta.

The Catch: $

What thinks ye?

From: Jeb BushTo: 'Paul Bradshaw'

BCC: Brown Brewser (E-mail)Date: 4/3/2002 2:03:26 AM

Subject: RE: Door Number 3

Pre K as defined by this ammendment is Pre K run by the public schools. It is not day care. The costs are probably $1 billion . I mightbe wrong and we are trying to figure it out so I could support it. Keep the big ideas going.

Jeb Bush


-----Original Message-----From: Paul Bradshaw [mailto:bradshawSent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 5:37 PMTo: Jeb BushSubject: Door Number 3

Okay, here's an unvetted idea in its rawest form:

The Big Idea: Why not be hugely vocal in your support of the pre-K amendmentinitiative, but say that in order to make it realistic we need to give allpre-K kids an opportunity scholarship?

The Political Riff: This is a down-the-center pitch to women who love theidea of universal pre-K availability. This is a Republican pitch because itmakes vouchers ubiquitous in our schools. (Read on.) This might cool theardor of the unions for this amendment.

The Spin: Pre-k is important to the emotional and scholastic growth of ourkids, particularly the most vulnerable ones. (Not a stretch.) Opportunityscholarships are necessary because 1) we don't have the public schoolcapacity to house pre-K kids, and we won't by 2005 when the amendment takeseffect; 2) parents should have the ability to place kids in existing pre-K'snear their homes or offices; 3) the pre-K niche that is currently beingwell-served by the private sector.

The Details: Change the law so that if a kid gets an opportunityscholarship, he gets to keep the scholarship for his entire public schoolcareer. Thus, all kids using one in pre-K get a scholarship for theirentire public school careers. The ultimate Trojan horse. Competitionpervades the system; children get smarter; we all arrive at educationnirvana; and everyone wins the canned ham, the luggage, and anall-expense-paid trip to Puerto Vallarta.

The Catch: $

What thinks ye?

From: Jeb BushTo: 'Thrasher'


i spoke to Tom twice, McKay twice and Lisa tonight. the fear of the lord has been struck. Let us speakin the morning.

Jeb Bush


-----Original Message-----From: Thrasher [mailto:ThrasherSent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 3:57 PMTo: Jeb BushSubject:

Just got off the phone with Lisa. She pretty much said the same thing asKing did . They would do the DOR deal. She said they don't have the votes todo anything else. She said John does' t want anything althought she didbring up the issue of vetoes of member projects. She want to help and saidshe would call me . As we closed she said John was calling.... JET

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BCC: Charla Sasser (E-mail)Pam Dana (E-mail)Arlene DiBenigno (EOG) (E-mail)Kathleen Shanahan (E-mail 2)Wainwright, Tara (EOG) (E-mail)


I would love to meet with Mr. Logan. Tara or Charla will be in touch.

Jeb Bush


-----Original Message-----From: Paul Bradshaw [mailto:bradshawSent: Thursday, April 25, 2002 8:48 AMTo: Jeb BushSubject:

Thanks for the call last night.

As I mentioned, I'd like to schedule a meeting with you and Don Logan, thepresident of Time, Inc., to discuss issues relating to their operations inthe state. Please let me know if this is okay.

I hope all is well.

Paul

From: Jeb BushTo: 'ShanahK

Date: 5/14/2002 11:06:00 PMSubject: FW: I've been thinking ...

Let us discuss--------------------------Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld (www.BlackBerry.net)

-----Original Message-----From: Paul Bradshaw

Subject: I've been thinking ...

Steve,

Some time ago, you mentioned that the State Technology Office was having troubles after its directorgot into legal troubles. I just saw a piece about the STO on the Internet, and unfortunately, it looks likethings still are not on a firm footing.

As you know, since I co-founded and later left WebMD, Ive been living the good life in Atlanta, but theBoy Scout in me still wants to do something to make a difference. I wonder if I could be helpful at theSTO on an interim basis, say for the next six months, to put things in order there and implement Jebsvision for how that operation should be run. I think hes on the right track in wanting to captureeconomies of scale, coordinate and rationalize the disparate elements of the states IT infrastructureand leverage the Internet to increase citizen access and efficiencies in government operations. (As weused to say back at WebMD, Ive drunk the Kool Aid.) But he needs someone there who can make ithappen.

During my time at WebMD, I planned and managed key strategic relationships with many of the keyplayers in the technology industry and raised over $1 billion in private strategic investments. Imodestly think my experiences could be very helpful in structuring an office that looks and runs like aprivate technology company.

If Jeb had someone over there on an interim basis, he could take his time finding the right person for apermanent appointment, in a less politically charged situation. (By the way, you may recall that Ivealso had experience handling sensitive Tallahassee situations efficiently and with minimum wake.)

If you think this is not totally crazy, let me know. I could run down to Tallahassee some time and talkabout it with whomever you think would be appropriate.

Michael

PS: I'd work for a buck a year, if that's legal.

From: Jeb BushTo: SSG


onward,

Jeb Bush


-----Original Message-----From: SSG [mailto:ssgSent: Friday, June 07, 2002 11:57 AMTo: Jeb BushSubject:

Governor,

Congratulations on a successful budget process this year. I want toespecially thank you for your consideration of the Godwin bill. Iunderstand and respect your concerns with the bill and wanted to thank youfor giving us a chance to see you. I also want to apologize for pushingtoo hard as we left the office on the other topic(s) - I know the enormouspressure you are constantly under and should know better when enough isenough. Thank you for your continued friendship and for all you do for ourgreat state. All the best.

David Rancourt

From: J_Agwunobi

From: Jeb Bush [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 12:40 PMTo: Dana, Pam; Shanahan, KathleenCc: Turbeville, Greg; Yablonski, Brian; Branker, Laura; Horne, Jim; Wilson,WynnelleSubject: RE: NURSING LOAN/SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

I love the idea on a limited basis. Maybe we can add some value to this withan Orlando like program. this would be a good summer roll out.

Jeb Bush


-----Original Message-----From: Dana, Pam [mailto:pam.danaSent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 9:06 AMTo: Jeb Bush; Shanahan, KathleenCc: Turbeville, Greg; Yablonski, Brian; Branker, Laura; Horne, Jim; Wilson,WynnelleSubject: FW: NURSING LOAN/SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

Governor: I have a Federal bonding pool in my shop (First Florida Finance Bond Pool)which could be utilized to provide low interest repayment (1%) student loansto Nurses, Teachers, or other high impact/high demand occupations (e.g., ITstudents). While normally I use that bonding pool to fund econ dev projectslike International Paper cleanup or Water Desalinization Plant in Tampa, thebond pool has been used for student loans in the past. Please note: I havenever utilized the entirety of the bonding pool allocation (which comes tome each year in January and must be expected by November). The allocationis about $200M this year. I expect to provide some bonding allocation to afew econ dev projects prior to November...but also expect to have at least$100M remaining. I have been talking to a firm called EdSouth--brought to my attention byThrasher, Rancourt, and Wetherall--that can set this up this loan poolimmediately and call it whatever we want. Those graduated nurses/teachersthat stay and work in Florida, repay loan at 1% rate. EdSouth is requiredto validate where they work so to ensure proper repayment rate. If theychoose to go to another state to work, their repayment rate jumps up to therate any other student would pay (7 to 9%). It would seem to me that thisNurses/Teachers Lending Pool would compliment nicely the Nursing Housinginitiative.

FYI, while EdSouth is now in Tennessee, they are interested in setting aphysical presence/office in Florida . Secretary Horne (and his team) consider there to be a need for such nursinglow interest repayment loans and like the use of the bond pool in thismanner. See below.

-----Original Message-----From: Lanny Larson [mailto:LannySent: Monday, June 24, 2002 2:34 PMTo: 'pamella.danaCc: Georgia McKeownSubject: FW: NURSING LOAN/SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

Pam,Secretary Horne asked me to follow-up on a conversation he had with youregarding the Nursing Forgiveness Loans. The attached provides somebackground on the loan as well as the scholarship program and, inparticular, demand versus funding / revenue levels. As you can see there areabout 1,200 candidates on the waiting list for the loans right now. Pleasegive me a call at and we can pursue this further.Lanny

From: Jeb BushTo: 'bradshaw

Date: 7/31/2002 1:29:47 PMSubject: Re:

Thanks. I didn't say that you did. I said that horne thinks so.


-----Original Message-----From: Paul Bradshaw

From: Chris Dudley

From: Jeb BushTo: 'SSG'


thank you David. I appreciate the advice. Decision to be made within the week.

Jeb Bush


-----Original Message-----From: SSG [mailto:ssgSent: Friday, August 02, 2002 7:26 AMTo: Jeb BushSubject:

Governor,

I hope you are well. I'm sure things may move at light speed on this, so Ithought I'd send along my thoughts on the recent Dept. of State issues. Iwould guess that for a four month period, you are looking for a reputablecaretaker of the office who will simply run things the right way. A fewthoughts come to mind:

First, you should know that the current Deputy Dave Mann and now GeneralCounsel Clay Roberts will do whatever you want them to do. Continue whatthey do now, run the show for a few months, or leave without comment. Theyare both honorable men who respect and admire you. They have told me this,but they did not need to. Dave is the nameless faceless bureaucrat type -cut from the Pre-appointment Terry Rhodes cloth. Just good people. Hewould be safe. Clay is probably a bit too famous now for the even-temporarypromotion, but he's a good man and would serve well.

Two others come to mind, Terry Rhodes and Paul thought of Ginger Wetherell.You know them, they know government and would serve you with dignity.

I mostly worry, both for you and for nostalgic reasons, about the Divisionof Elections. The guy now running things there is Ed Kast. Ed is a verycapable old Air Force Sergeant. I like and respect him and promoted him afew times in my three years there. He has not, however, ever done much withthe public, legislature or press (other than what he learned in the pastyear or two). You will need a new division director after the electionregardless so let me throw out a very "outside the box" idea:

Pasco County Supervisor of Elections Kurt Browning. I don't know that he'sinterested, but when the Governor calls...... Kurt is Democrat. But onlybecause he was elected to office 20 years ago (at the age of 21 I think)when that's all they had in Pasco. He asked me if he should switch a fewyears ago, and I told him that doing so would indicate that it mattered as aSupervisor of Elections and that he was asking for trouble. Kurt is asconservative as we are, very savvy with the media and one of the bestlobbyist I've ever seen. He is also widely respected in the SupervisorCommunity, very bright, and loyal as a dog. He knows the job and he alsogets the joke. He is also the best Supervisor of Elections in the country.

Sorry to be so long winded. I hope my early morning rambling has somevalue.

My kids still talk about you all the time, and get a big kick out of seeing"Governor Jeb" on TV.

Thanks for listening. I'm here for anything.

Best,

David Rancourt

PS - Theresa Tinker and I have spoken re: the DOS reorg. Your folks aredoing a good job and are on track with good options for you. Kathleen and Iare trying to schedule a meeting soon as well.


Date: 10/9/2002 1:48:14 PMSubject: RE: ATT meeting

would love to meet the man.

Jeb Bush


-----Original Message-----From: Paul Bradshaw [mailto:bradshawSent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 9:06 AMTo: Jeb BushSubject: ATT meeting

How's life?

Dave Condit, the VP of Government Relations at ATT, would like to meet withyou in the next few weeks for 15 minutes to hit a couple of issues that arerelevant to the company. I know you're very busy, but are you okay on mesnagging the time on your schedule to do this?

Thanks. I hope all is well.

Paul

From: Chris Dudley

From: Jeb BushTo: 'thrasher


it was great being with you. I enjoyed the company and the food!

Jeb Bush


-----Original Message-----From: John Thrasher [mailto:thrasherSent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 9:25 AMTo: Jeb BushSubject:

Thanks for last night. I really appreciate it. Hope we didn't keep you toolate. I read the Ex Summary of the Malpractice Task force last night. It'soutstanding. We had our col\alition meeting today. We are not deviating formthe report . Over 50 representives of health care groups and the insuranceindustry were present. We are going to have a major press conference in aweek or so to tout the report. McGill and Alan dropped by also. Let me knowif I can do anything to help.JET

From: Ferrera, Eli

From: Jeb BushTo: dudley

Date: 3/8/2003 11:36:37 PMSubject: RE: Just an Idea

you are on to something. I have stated I would support a lower grade class size effort.

Jeb Bush


-----Original Message-----From: dudley [mailto:dudleySent: Friday, March 07, 2003 9:35 PMTo: Jeb BushSubject: Just an Idea

I'm no great strategist, but just an idea that I read that makes sense onclass size. What about supporting an initiative that goes on the ballot tomandate class size in grades K-3 only. It would have the effect of yousupporting a popular initiative, but limiting the scope of the cost and thefocus on the early grades, just as the reading iniative. It also allows youto proactively support the passage of an initiative that people like, withoutthe incredible cost of a K-12 mandate that clearly is unreasonable. It surebeats just simply opposing any and all class size measures.

Chris

From: GovernorTo: 'thrasher

Date: 5/20/2003 1:15:44 AMSubject: RE: $250,000 cap on non-economic damages

I agree. sooner better than later but I am patient. King is pushing hard for his proposal but that dog won't hunt. It doesn't lower rates over the long haul.

Jeb Bush


-----Original Message-----From: John Thrasher [mailto:thrasherSent: Monday, May 19, 2003 4:37 PMTo: Jeb BushSubject: RE: $250,000 cap on non-economic damages

We had a good meeting with Greg abd Alan. My opinion is that time is on your side. Skip Campbell calle me this PM to talk about a solution. I not sure hewas aware the proposal coming from the President's office. Let me know what I can do. As much as it pains me I still believe startin a med mal session after the budget gives you the maximun leverage. JET

-----Original Message-----From: Jeb Bush [mailto:jebSent: Sunday, May 18, 2003 6:40 PMTo: troy_tippettSubject: RE: $250,000 cap on non-economic damages

thank you Troy. I will not accept anything that doesn't reduce insurance rates immediatly and then has the potential for further reductions. We willwork with the health care professionals and institutions this week to unveil our plan. Yes, there will be a special session.

Jeb Bush


-----Original Message-----From: troy_tippett [mailto:troy_tippettSent: Sunday, May 18, 2003 6:10 PMTo: Jeb BushSubject: $250,000 cap on non-economic damages

DearJeb, I am writing first to thank you for your strong stance on a $250k cap on non-economic damages and your calling a special session of thelegislature to deal with the medical liability insurance crisis. As we approach what we hope will be a long term solution, I can't help butreflect upon the other states that have recently gone through this same process. On virtually every occasion there was a great hue and cryinitially, at least in the medical press, about the success of the physicians in obtaining tort reform. But on every occasion -Pennsylvania-Nevada-Mississippi-and now most recently West Virginia when the details become apparent we find that the doctors have made someregrettable compromise and did not end up with anything that we think would be acceptable in Florida. I think it is crucial that we hold to ourposition=an across the board $250k cap on non-economic damages per incident. The proposals I see floated by Sen. King and others wouldeither totally release the cap or increase it based on death, coma, paraplegia,(you fill in the next condition or possibly the legislature can nextyear) and so on. If we agree to this expansion we are again talking about giving out more money for certain bad outcomes not because thealleged or agreed to malpractice was any more blatant but because of the bad outcome. Furthermore we have no indication from theinsurance companies as to how these additional expansions might eventually affect rates. California continues to do well with an across theboard cap. This has been our battle cry to do like California because they have the experience and success. I don't think we should bow toSen. King but continue to stand tall for what has worked for 28 years in California. I very much appreciate your continuing to lead the chargefor a $250,000 cap on non-economic damages as the "Heart and Soul" of any acceptable outcome.Thanks,Troy

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From: Jeb BushTo: 'Hansen, Craig M'

Date: 6/20/2003 1:54:45 AMSubject: RE: Thanks

it was a joy to do so. Merck is a great company.

Jeb Bush


-----Original Message-----From: Hansen, Craig M [mailto:craig_hansenSent: Thursday, June 19, 2003 9:16 AMTo: Jeb BushCc: CHRIS DUDLEY (dudleySubject: Thanks

Governor,

Thank you for meeting with Mr. Gilmartin and myself yesterday. I know thatyou are extremely busy with the Special Session and we appreciate you makingtime for us.

Best of luck this week,

Craig HansenManager, Government Affairs

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From: Jeb BushTo: dudley


thank you Chris. We should be able to get this done.

-----Original Message-----From: Chris Dudley [mailto:dudleySent: Thursday, August 07, 2003 4:49 PMTo: Jeb BushSubject:

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Thanks for your time today - sorry it was so painful. We'll get it all back on track next week. No more CEO visitsshould help. However, let me know how I can help the team - even outsourced I work pretty cheap. I can always usea new Hondo assignment. Chris Dudley

Southern Strategy Group

Tallahassee FL 32302

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From: John Thrasher

From: Jeb BushTo: Rancourt David (rancourt

Date: 8/14/2003 1:14:01 AMSubject: FW:

What I meant to say was that we have finished with the legislation action for this year and I was wondering what do yousuggest that focus on for the next two or three years. What initiatives do you think we should pursue? How do you think weshould do it? Jeb-----Original Message-----From: Jeb BushSent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:04 PMTo: Rancourt David (rancourtSubject:

So, we have finished the law making for a while (there may be more clean up bills to be passed in October) and I waswondering, if you were Governor, what would you be focusing on for the next two or three years. What initiatives do you thinkwe should pursue? How do you think that I should do it? Inquiring minds want to know.

Jeb Bush


From: Jeb BushTo: 'VBBOB

BCC: T. K. Wetherell (wetherellDate: 9/1/2003 10:27:43 PM

Subject: RE: Prospective

Thank you Bob. I will pass on your concerns.

jeb

-----Original Message-----From: VBBOB [mailto:VBBOBSent: Monday, September 01, 2003 6:25 PMTo: Jeb BushCc: VBBOBSubject: Prospective

Dear Gov Jeb Bush...Florida State University is now being targeted in thename of art. One of the most "vulgar" plays ever performed is to be played onSept 20th in the Ruby Diamond Auditorium, on campus of FSU and the name of it iscalled'"Vagina Monologues". It is porn. One of Florida States' words on ourschool seal is " virtue" standing for morallity.Next, it is being brought to the school by Actress Jane Fonda, the mostvisible symbol of the Vietnam antiwar movement. She epitomizes everything hatedabout the movement. Protesting the policy was all right, but traveling to NorthVietnam, making broadcasts and supporting people trying to kill our troops isunforgivable. That was collaborating with the enemy. (The information on thisplay was published in the August 2003 Issue of the FSU Times, an alumninewspaper).Lastly, I cannot believe our current FSU President T.K. Wetherell is allowingthis play to be shown and it may not even be appropriate at this time with aWar being fought on terror. I know you are very busy but thanking in advancefor your assistance.Bob Johnson, Vero Beach, Fl, FSU Graduate, Vietnam Veteran

From: Chris Dudley

From: Jeb BushTo: Chris Dudley

BCC: Eli Ferrera (EOG) (FerrerEDate: 10/24/2003 9:45:39 PM

Subject: RE: Scripps

Maybe, Hondo, maybe.

jeb

-----Original Message-----From: Chris Dudley [mailto:dudleySent: Friday, October 24, 2003 5:27 PMTo: Jeb BushSubject: Scripps

Governor: Our friend Ed Gray from Santa Rosa whom you appointed to the school board is interestedin serving you on this new Scripps Board if possible. As you know, he runs the Capital Trust Agency inGulf Breeze and has years on public private financing deals. Not to mention being a very prominentPanhandle citizen. Just curious if you think an opportunity exists. Thanks.

Chris

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From: Jeb BushTo: 'Steve Uhlfelder'


Who is CKR?

-----Original Message-----From: Steve Uhlfelder [mailto:steveSent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 8:01 AMTo: Subject: FW:

I understand you cancelled our meeting in December at FSU because of John's letter. I would hope you would reconsider because I think we should notoverreact at this time. This is a dispute among friends and if this becomes public everyone will be hurt. Starting a new organization especially after all thereorganization before the BOG is never going to be easy. We support you but please don't let this escalate.

-----Original Message-----From: thrasher [mailto:thrasherSent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 6:42 AMTo: Steve UhlfelderSubject: Re:

sTEVE - CALL ME SO WE CAN DISCUSS. jet

---------- Original Message -----------From: "Steve Uhlfelder" I tried to help with the mag lab and promote increased enrollment> funding. I consult with larry and kathleen on issues on our agenda.> I try to keep in touch with TK. Carolyn has proceeded with an> active meeting schedule with the governor's knowledge . The> constitutional amendment requires many things and thus an active> schedule for the first year. We have delegated most of the powers> back to the local boards. Most of the meetings are on the web or in> tallahassee and I have told kathleen I would keep an eye out for> anything of interest to fsu. We all are friends and believe we can> work out any problems without a big public debate. Remember our> critics on the other side think we are not doing enough. Who is> going to review all these new expensive programs at other schools> that will not help fsu and if the bog doesn't set guidelines and> review. What about the accountability measures that are required for> next year? The budget issues are not going to be easy the next few> years and friends need to stick together. These bog members are> outstanding people who appreciate the primary role of the trustees.> I would love to talk to you about your concerns. Your good friend,steve.>> Steve Uhlfelder> Uhlfelder and Associates, P.A.> > Tallahassee, FL 32301>

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From: Jeb BushTo: 'thrasher

BCC: 'wainwrtDate: 1/17/2004 1:18:37 AM

Subject: Re: community colleges fup

Thanks JET. I will check on my thursday schedule.

Jeb--------------------------Jeb Bush

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-----Original Message-----From: John Thrasher

From: Jeb BushTo: 'calicko

Date: 1/21/2004 1:49:48 PMSubject: Re: Budget Remarks

Great news on the boe approval. Let me know when you can commit.

Jeb--------------------------Jeb Bush


-----Original Message-----From: Licko, Carol A.

Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 11:00 AMTo: brian Slater Bayliss; arlenedibbdoster ; brandi ; Brown Brewser (Brown,Brewser); Licko, Carol A.; cmuniz ; Corydudley lizhirst ; fbrogan ;frankrjimenez ; gregturbeville ;dempseyh ; jillian_inmon ; karen ;kathleen ; baurk ; ken ;lbranker ; gates-lisa ; rancourtregjbrown ; sally ; sayfieSubject: FW: Budget Remarks

Enclosed you will find my budget remarks to be given in five minutes. Iknow budget day will bring back fond memories. :)

Jeb

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Date: 1/27/2004 9:29:26 PMSubject: FW: Today's Healthcare Speech

Attachments: 27.6 Health Care - as delivered.doc

Fyi alumni, this is our first salvo with the health care issue.

Jeb

-----Original Message-----From: VonBorstel, Melanie [mailto:Melanie.VonBorstel ]Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 3:29 PMTo: Jeb BushCc: Hampton, BettySubject: Today's Healthcare Speech

Governor - as we discussed, I have incorporated your notes from the healthcare speech and reverted to smallfont format. The resutl is attached.

At Alan Levine's request, I'll forward a copy to Dr. Medows, Mary Pat Moore(AHCA Chief of Staff), Secretary White, and Dr. Agwunobi. I'll alsoforward this final version to the LG and her staff.

Mel

From: Jeb BushTo: 'Melanie.VonBorstel '

Date: 2/12/2004 6:31:49 PMSubject: Re: Lent Devotional by Govenor Bush fup

You guys can send.

Jeb--------------------------Jeb Bush


-----Original Message-----From: VonBorstel, Melanie To: Jeb Bush Sent: Thu Feb 12 13:05:25 2004Subject: RE: Lent Devotional by Govenor Bush fup

Governor -- are you forwarding to the church directly or would like us tosend?

Mel

-----Original Message-----From: Jeb Bush [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 2:55 PMTo: VonBorstel, MelanieSubject: RE: Lent Devotional by Govenor Bush fup

Are these your own words? Very, very nice.

Jeb

-----Original Message-----From: VonBorstel, Melanie [mailto:Melanie.VonBorstel ]Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 12:44 PMTo: Jeb BushSubject: RE: Lent Devotional by Govenor Bush fup

Governor -- Pasted below for your review are the scripture assigned, thedevotional based on those passages, and the prayer.

Your comments are welcome. We need to forward a final submission byMonday(2/16)

Mel______________________________________________________

Scripture

Gospel of John, Chapter 1720 "I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those whowill believe in me through their message,21 that they may all be one. Just as you, Father, are in me and I aminyou, may they also be one in us, so that the world may believe that yousent me.22 I have given them the glory that you gave me, so that they may beone,just as we are one.23 I am in them, and you are in me. May they be completely one, sothatthe world may know that you sent me and that you have loved them as youloved me.24 Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am andtosee my glory, which you gave me because you loved me before the creationof the world.25 "Righteous Father, the world has never known you. Yet I have knownyou, and these men have known that you sent me.26 I made your name known to them, and will continue to make it known,sothat the love you have for me may be in them and I myself may be inthem."

Devotional

Many of us have had the privilege of accompanying a loved one or friendthrough the final days of their earthly life. Hearing a terminaldiagnosis often creates a flood of feelings and fears, a rush ofmemories, and sometimes recognition of unfulfilled hopes and unconqueredgoals. Yet for many, the final weeks and days of life produce a simpleclarity as the noise and urgency of yesterday's compelling distractionsfall away. Loved ones are reassured and brought close, preciouspossessions are lovingly assigned to just the right persons and finalaffairs are put in order. If you've experienced this with someone youknow immediately that you have been witness to something sacred.

In our reading today, we find Jesus gathered with his intimate friendsas he faces his impending destiny in the cross. He is putting his finalaffairs in order. The intensity of his purpose and the closeness of

these final moments combine to produce a profound clarity in hisdialogue with the Father. In these final moments we find Jesus praying.He is praying for his disciples and he is praying for us. "Just as you,Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be one in us, so theworld may believe you have sent me." If we are ever to dare to distillthe purposes of God in a single statement this must be it. God isinviting us to union, to relationship, to himself, to each other. Inaccepting that invitation, we join ourselves to him and to his cause aswe respond with our lives to his calling. Then, in union with him as wemake real his purposes in the world, we become for others the onlyirresistible evidence of his presence in our world.

Prayer

Father, in your mercy and loving kindness, you invite us to yourself.Create in us the desire to seek you daily and in gratitude depend uponyour grace and providence. Help us respond to your call by givingourselves to others so that our work may advance your kingdom andreflect your care for all people. We ask this through Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever andever. Amen.

-----Original Message-----From: Jeb Bush [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 6:27 PMTo: John E. ThrasherSubject: RE: Lent Devotional by Govenor Bush fup

I will do it.

jeb

-----Original Message-----From: John E. Thrasher [mailto:thrasherSent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 4:05 PMTo: Jeb BushSubject: FW: Lent Devotional by Govenor Bush

Gov- The attached is from my minister at Orange Park Presbyterian.If youcan do this I would be appreciative. If not I understand. Hoope you arewell I know how busy you are. JET

-----Original Message-----From: Ann S. Canady [mailto:ACanady ]On Behalf Of John E.ThrasherSent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 2:28 PM

To: 'thrasherSubject: FW: Lent Devotional by Govenor Bush

John,

The church needs to receive the devotional by February 16 either in aWord document or in the body of an e-mail to eliminate retyping!

Ann

----- Original Message -----From: Tim Roberts To: jthrasher Cc: Pam Maddox ; Sirjhigson

Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 7:50 PMSubject: Lent Devotional by Govenor Bush

Dear John,

I hope you are having a fantastic week. It was good to see you and JeanSunday. Thanks for being willing to request that Govenor Bushpersonally write a small devotional to contribute to our OPPC Lentdevotional entitled "A Daily Walk with Jesus." The task is simple.Below is the Bible text from which he is to write a short (one or twoparagraph) devotional reflection. Then, he is to write a short prayer.So, here is the format:

1) Bible passage: John 17:20-262) Reflection3) Prayer

If he can send it to me (timr

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From: Jeb BushTo: Lucy Hadi (lucy.hadi )

Date: 2/10/2004 9:58:32 PMSubject: FW: fup

Let us discuss asap.

jeb-----Original Message-----From: Chris Dudley [mailto:dudleySent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 10:17 AMTo: Jeb BushCc: Brad ThomasSubject:

Governor: In 1999, you directed DJJ to establish a single contract for the runaway and truant youthprogram known as CINS FINS. For the first time, we now have some standars contracts and uniformaccountability requirements. Today, with opposition from all of the statewide providers, theDepartment has stated it intends to go back to the district by districy system and eliminate thestatewide contract. I do not understand, with all the great results that you have achived with juvenileprevention, that we would undue the program. The providers certainly remain committed to finding analternate solution. Since 1999, this is one of the few programs that have proven successful for youradministration with positive press and positive outcomes.

Chris

From: Jeb BushTo: steve

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Date: 2/13/2004 3:06:14 PM

Subject: FW: GOVERNOR BUSH NAMES COLLEEN CASTILLE AS NEW SECRETARY FORDEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Fyi

jeb

-----Original Message-----From: Durden, Shelisha [mailto:shelisha.durden ]Sent: Friday, February 13, 2004 9:47 AMTo: ALL OF EOG, OPB & SDDSubject: GOVERNOR BUSH NAMES COLLEEN CASTILLE AS NEW SECRETARY FORDEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: ALIA FARAJFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2004

GOVERNOR BUSH NAMES COLLEEN CASTILLE AS NEW SECRETARY FOR DEPARTMENT OFENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION~Department of Community Affairs Secretary brings environmental, local government expertise toAgency~~

TALLAHASSEE- Governor Jeb Bush today named Colleen Castille as Secretary of the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP). Castille currently serves as the Secretary of the Department ofCommunity Affairs (DCA). She will begin her new duties as DEP secretary on February 27.

"As Secretary of DCA, Colleen has proven her ability to effectively lead and address some of ourstate's most daunting challenges. Her dedication, experience and passion will be integral incontinuing the progress we've made at the Department of Environmental Protection. I'm pleased shehas agreed to serve, and I know she will be an exceptional secretary for this important agency," saidGovernor Bush.

Under her leadership DCA continues to offer technical assistance to local governments and residentswhile supervising community growth, environmental assessment, disaster planning, community

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Date: 3/2/2004 1:39:29 PMSubject:

Attachments: 2004 State of the State - Remarks Prepared for Delivery.doc

embargoed until 11 am. Melanie deserves a lot of credit for a well crafted speech.

Jeb Bush


From: John E. Thrasher

From: Jeb BushTo: 'R Medows'


I think people are not happy with their insurance and naturally, the governor is partially to blame. Jeb

-----Original Message-----From: R Medows [mailto:rmedowsSent: Friday, April 09, 2004 1:08 AMTo: Jeb BushSubject: RE:

It may also be helpful for pollsters to differentiate between health care in general (insurance, access,prescription drugs, med mal, patient safety, new technology, research, etc) vs medicaid

I doubt too many governors nationwide will receive "favorable" rating for Medicaid after a year or more oftight budgets and headlines about Medicaid cuts

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,,,,,,>I hope you and your have a joyful Easter time.>>Jeb>>>>

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Sandy's deal is not going to work, even though it is a fair thing possibly. Wekiva is great. jeb

-----Original Message-----From: Thrasher, John [mailto:Thrasher ]Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 8:09 PMTo: Jeb BushSubject:

Since I'm on a roll I thought I would I would try one more issue. Murman is still trying to get the rate reduction for thedd folks removed..she said she talked to earlier. Sounds like we should take what we got and declare victory! I am inthe rotunda waiting for the house to take up Wekiva. I have been working with your staff and enviros to pass this goodbill JET

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From: Philip Chen

outpatient laboratory services (Please see Alternative solution #2below.) This will likely increase, rather than reduce laboratoryexpenditure.

5. The terms in the RFP lack the necessary quality and performanceassurance and increase redundant administrative infrastructures for boththe vendor and AHCA. While Mr. Levine is correct to point out that Ican put together a statewide network with my colleagues, I stronglybelieve that the execution in accordance to the RFP will require thewinning vendor to bring substandard quality and access to patients whileincreasing the cost of service delivery.

**Proven Alternative Solutions and Models**

1. In the 2000 Institute of Medicine Report "Medicare Laboratory PaymentPolicy - Now and in the Future", the first of the 12 recommendationspromotes a Relative Value-based fee schedule. Using the suggestedmethod, my initial review found an estimated $1.7M saving (5% of totallab expenditure) can be achieved by simply appropriately adjust feeschedule for less than 20 tests. This can be done immediately withoutan RFP. (I will provide details of this analysis to Mr. Levine.)

2. Various studies have shown that 20-40% of outpatient laboratory testsperformed are redundant or inappropriate. My laboratory has beentargeting this problem using published approaches for utilization reviewand applying evidence-based disease management. We have achieved a 16%reduction in test utilization per patient visit when compared to lastyear and to the national average. Other institutions such as HarvardMedical School have also achieved significant utilization control usingsimilar approaches. Many of these evidence-based methods can beimplemented with a simple mandate to vendors. (I will share with Mr.Levine on the details of these implementations.)

3. In the Central-Florida based Primary Care Access Network, the resultsof a RFP and joint efforts between physicians and laboratory to controlutilization achieved $1.3M savings in laboratory expenditure last yearfor its 14 clinics. While some of the approaches may not be applicableto the Medicaid program, many concepts can be applied.

4. In a pilot project involving 1,777 employees at Polk County SchoolBoard, the combination of appropriate laboratory biometric screening,disease management and risk assessment achieved $456 reduction percapita direct annual medical/pharmaceutical expenditure. Again, severalconcepts can be applied in the Medicaid Program.

5. As Mr. Levine mentioned, providing physician immediate access tolaboratory results, coupled with electronic order entry, will promotestandardized evidence-based medicine and improve cost efficiency inoverall healthcare delivery. These efforts can be implemented withspecification mandate without the risks associated with a single vendor

contract. While I agree that electronic connections with 160laboratories are not manageable, I believe natural attrition in vendornumbers will occur if Medicaid issues electronic connectivityspecifications with a mandate for compliance. Such approach has beensuccessfully used in Medicare and Medicaid claim submission processes.

6. Evidence-based medicine requires continuous experimentations with newinnovative methods. This requires practice diversity and is notpossible in a single vendor environment. Multiple vendors providingservices for Medicaid will ensure a healthy environment for peercomparison and learning.

**Action Requests**

On a personal note, my family is here in Florida and Cognoscenti hasenjoyed building numerous partnerships with the regional medical andbusiness development communities. We have been told unofficially thatwe are the "poster child" for the region's biotech industry development.We would very much like to stay and maintain such status. I respectfullyplead for your examination on the RFP and its impacts on healthcaredelivery and industry development.

Should you decide it is appropriate to allow members of the industry topartner with Mr. Levine and AHCA to evaluate for better alternatives, weare committed to timely solutions and implementations. I can be reachedat 407-963-3322 (cell) at any time.

Respectfully submitted,

(signed)

___________________________Philip Chen, MD, PhDPresidentCognoscenti Health Institute

Orlando, FL 32826

-----Original Message-----From: Jeb Bush [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, April 23, 2004 6:29 AMTo: Thrasher, JohnSubject: FW: Local Boptech Company awarded prestigious InternationalHonor but turns disappointment

For guidance to your client.

Jeb

-----Original Message-----From: Levine, Alan [mailto:Alan.Levine ]Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 10:43 PMTo: Jeb BushSubject: RE: Local Boptech Company awarded prestigious InternationalHonor but turns disappointment

More time spent creating an innovative solution would seem to be to be abetter business plan than the one he's choosing. Other labs arespendingthis time putting proposals together. Thus, this is going to be aterrific business opportunity for someone who is forward thinking. Hehasn't asked my advice, but if he did, I'd suggest he link up with otherlabs and put a proposal together. A $35 million opportunity is on thetable for an innovative company.

As for the statements about the government bringing substandard care???absolutely absurd. All we have done is ask the industry to put theirbest foot forward to see what new ideas are out there. if the ideasaren't useful or don't lead to a quality product, then we won't contractwith anyone...

the entire purpose for doing this is to

A. IMPROVE quality by having lab results reported through medicaid tothe physician PDAs so that the docs have instant lab results combinedwith their prescribing. This will ultimately save both alot of money inprescription drug costs...and improve care by giving doctors real-timeprescribing tools and using evidence based medicine. How does Dr. Chenpropose to do this with 160 different vendors???

B. By having the lab values communicated through the PDAs, Docs can seeif the drugs they are prescribing are having the intended effect...thusreducing wasteful prescriptions. Again, evidence based medicine.

C. Save money on the actual cost of labs.

Dr. Chen's lab does $5 million in revenue, and medicaid only makes up,if i remember right, only $200,000 or so of his revenue (i will doublecheck in the morning). His statement about this putting him out ofbusiness is difficult to comprehend or believe.

The big players in medicaid are really LabCorp and Quest. In terms ofdollars, they have the most to lose.

The idea of using our leverage to get the best deal for the taxpayers isnot new. Most, if not all, of the HMOs use either single or limitedmultiple source labs. I do not know of ONE Managed care organizationthat lets 160 providers in.

Any providers that can't embrace the future are hanging on to a brokenand failing system. Unfortunately, failure is the hallmark of thatbusiness plan.

AL

-----Original Message-----From: Jeb BushTo: Thrasher, JohnSent: 4/22/2004 7:33 PMSubject: RE: Local Boptech Company awarded prestigious InternationalHonor but turns disappointment

I am for the lowest price with the best outcome with the highestassurance of both. this is for all parts of Medicaid and other parts ofgovernment. If not, we will have to raise taxes or cut services toFloridians.

Jeb

-----Original Message-----From: Thrasher, John [mailto:Thrasher ]Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 7:21 PMTo: Jeb BushSubject: FW: Local Boptech Company awarded prestigious InternationalHonor but turns disappointment

Gov- I know you gave thoughtful consideration to the conerns of the labcommunity. Dr. Phil Chen is one of the most knowledgeable individuals Ihave met. I wish you could talk to him to get his prespective before hemakes a decision to relocate his company. JE T

-----Original Message-----From: Philip Chen [ mailto:pchen ]Sent: Thu Apr 22 12:16:55 2004To: Thrasher, JohnSubject: FW: Local Boptech Company awarded prestigiousInternational Honor but turns disappointment

John,I want to let you know that this morning I have sent the following emailto Darrell Kelley, CEO of Enterprise Florida. He has already talked tothe Chief of Staff at Governor's office and received some immediateresponse. I am in the process of producing economic arguments for him.I am not sure if it would be appropriate for you to contact the Chief ofStaff on this. I solely respect your assessment on this. THANK YOU for

all the help and guidance!!

Phil

-----Original Message-----From: Philip Chen [ mailto:pchen

government imposes inconsistent and unreasonable policies leading to anunpredictable and dangerous environment for emerging biomedical andbiotechnology companies operate in. This announcement is not meant toembarrass the government or the state, but to use the opportunity tofind better partnership and environment for the future of Cognoscentiand to warn fellow industry colleagues to consider government policystability as they select sites for their expansions or entrepreneurialventures.

Personally, I would like to share with you that when I decided to comehome to Florida and let go job opportunities at two of the mostprestigious academic medical schools in the country, I was committed tobring higher quality of healthcare to my home town and to create a newparadigm in community-based laboratory medicine. I anticipated manyhurdles and difficulties from the market space, competitions andbusiness development. I however, have never imagined that I would beforced by the government to participate in a plan that will bringsubstandard care to patients, especially one that will not achieve thecost savings it intends. I was appalled that the government can ignoreunified objections from the entire healthcare delivery system andproceed with an unsound plan. I can no longer consider the government adecent partner in delivering healthcare in our community.

I am deeply sorry that I have to share with you this supposedly good,but now tainted news.

Best,

Phil___________________________Philip Chen, MD, PhDPresidentCognoscenti Health Institute

Orlando, FL 32826

From: Jeb BushTo: 'rancourt

BCC: 'celeste.lewisDate: 10/25/2004 2:22:44 PM

Subject: Re: NRA past president Marion Hammer nominated/FL Women's Hall of Fame

Thanks for the recommendation.

Jeb--------------------------Jeb Bush


-----Original Message-----From: Rancourt, David

Froma Jeb BushToa aThrasher, Johna

Datea 5/10/2006 10:32:57 PMSubjecta RE:

Charlie Bronson is the man. Jeb

-----Original Message-----Froma Thrashera John [mailto:ThrasheSenta Wednesdaya May 10a 2006 6:19 PMToa Jeb BushCca Fritz.behrinSubjecta FW:

Gov- I will be happy to follow up with approprite person. Thanks. Hope you are well.

-----Original Message-----From: Fritz Behring [mailto:Fritz.BehringSent: Wed May 10 17:35:45 2006To: Thrasher, JohnSubject:

Commissioner Thrasher:

Any idea who I should contact in Govs Office to encourage some additional restrictions on burn permits issued byForestry Department. We have a couple of these fires under way in Clay and it is causing concern among neighboringproperty owners.

Fritz

From: Jeb BushTo: 'Corr, Chris'CC: Celeste Lewis (celeste.lewis

BCC: Patricia Levesque (patricia.levesqueDate: 6/8/2006 12:23:40 AM

Subject: RE: Request for Recommendations

thank you Chris. This is an important job and I am looking for someone special. I appreciate your recommendation. Jeb

-----Original Message-----Froma Corra Chris [mailto:Chris.CorSenta Wednesdaya June 07a 2006 8:30 AMToa Jeb BushSubjecta FW: Request for Recommendations

Jeb Im not sure if Dr. Trainer was at Bolles when your son attended, so Im not sure if you know him. He isconcerned about the issues associated with the Student Athlete Recruiting Task Force and is seekingappointment. He is a very thoughtful, methodical and principled leader and I am absolutely certain that ifappointed he would consider the issue from all sides with the best interests of all in mind. I loved the Weekly Standard covera I predict a whole bunch more positive recognition over the next fewmonths as you wind down your second term. I cant believe it has been 8 years. Best to you, Chris

Froma Trainera John [mailto:TrainerSenta Tuesdaya June 06a 2006 4:58 PMToa Corra ChrisSubjecta RE: Request for Recommendations Many thanks, Chris. I greatly appreciate your help, and am pleased that you would recommend me to theGovernor. I had heard that I was being considered, but was not aware of this request coming from his office. I have been told that he will be appointing the chair of a state-wide Task Force to look into newly proposedregulations from the Florida High School Athletic Association. Those regulations have been proposed as aresult of recruiting violations by some schools, but they would have a very negative impact on many schoolsthat do not recruit athletes, including (and especially) boarding schools like Bolles. There are clearly problemsthat need to be addressed, but this is not the best approach. A number of us are anxious to address theproblems, and are hoping to find a better approach to solving them than the current proposal offers. I was told that I was nominated for this because I honestly see the merits of both sides of the debate. Anyassistance you might offer to my candidacy would be appreciated. The results of this work will have animportant impact on The Bolles School. Sincerely, /john John E. Trainer, Jr.President and Head of SchoolThe Bolles School

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Froma Corra Chris [mailto:Chris.CorSenta Tuesdaya June 06a 2006 3:26 PMToa Trainera JohnSubjecta FW: Request for Recommendations Dr. Trainer just FYI. I received this request from the Govs office and responded as you will seebelow. I dont know if it will help, but wanted you to knowa If you would like me to help encourage it in any other way, please let me know. Best wishes, Chris

Froma Lewisa Celeste [mailto:Celeste.LewiSenta Tuesdaya June 06a 2006 1:50 PMToa Corra ChrisSubjecta RE: Request for Recommendations Thanks so much, Chris.

-----Original Message-----Froma Corra Chris [mailto:Chris.CorSenta Tuesdaya June 06a 2006 1:30 PMToa Lewisa CelesteSubjecta RE: Request for Recommendations

Celeste I strongly recommend John Trainer. Thanks for the consideration.

Froma Lewisa Celeste [mailto:Celeste.LewiSenta Tuesdaya June 06a 2006 1:03 PMToa thrashe ;

rancourt ;

Subjecta Request for Recommendations

The Governor will soon fill a vacancy on the newly created Student Athlete Recruiting TaskForce. Below are the five applicants for this appointment, please provide comments orrecommendations as quickly as possible. Thank you for your assistance in the appointmentsprocess.

Jimmy ConnerLake County School Board ChairLake County

John TrainerThe Bolles SchoolDuval County

Dra Charles FieldingNorth Florida Christian SchoolLeon County

Dra Howard Ga BurkeFlorida Association of Christian Colleges and SchoolsLeon County

John Wa GreeneClay County SchoolsClay County

Repa Bob HenriquezLegislatorHillsborough County

Alex RizoHillsborough County

Celeste LewisDirector of AppointmentsOffice of Governor Jeb BushTallahassee, Florida 32399-0001

http://www.flgov.com/boards_commissionsPlease note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to orfrom state officials regarding state business are public records available to the public andmedia upon request. Your e-mail communications may therefore be subject to publicdisclosure.

Froma Jeb BushToa 'Thrasher, John'

Datea 6/13/2006 11:21:30 PMSubjecta RE: HB 1361

I have not been briefed on the bill. I have gotten Kevin's and Don's letters but beyond that, I await the review by the policyteam. Jeb

-----Original Message-----Froma Thrashera John [mailto:ThrasheSenta Tuesdaya June 13a 2006 6:45 PMToa Jeb BushSubjecta HB 1361

-----Original Message-----From: Thrasher, JohnSent: Tue Jun 13 18:42:41 2006To: Thrasher, JohnSubject: FW: Speaker: ANy update on the Governor's Position on HB1361?

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From: Thrasher, JohnSent: Tue 6/13/2006 10:17 AMTo: [email protected]: FW: Speaker: ANy update on the Governor's Position on HB1361?

Gov- I know you are probably still busy with the latest storm but I had understood from Betty tyhat you were going tobe briefed tomorrow on HB 1361. The enclosed article , while good does not completly give the substantial argumentsthat Kevin Mccarty provides to you his letter to you of June 6th. We have two clients that are concerned about thisbill.There are many aspects of this bill that are good and have been properly vetted with the DFS and OIR.Unfortunately, ther were many aspects of this final bill that were never properly heard in committee and were quitelyplaced in for final passage, specifically the provisions dealing with free insurance in Section 2 and the provisionsdealing with Discount Medical Plan Organizations in Sections 9-15. While I care deeply for my good friend Don BrownI dont think he contemplated these provisions when he introduced the original bill. Kevins letter is compelling. Thanks.

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From: Dudley, ChrisSent: Tue 6/13/2006 8:38 AMTo: Thrasher, JohnSubject: Speaker: ANy update on the Governor's Position on HB1361?

Official opposes medical plan billSarasota Herald Tribune, 6/13/2006View article on Sarasota Herald Tribune

Last-minute additions to a bill now awaiting Gov. Jeb Bush's signature could weaken state oversight and leave

consumers more vulnerable to fraud involving discount medical plans, Bush's top insurance official said.

The bill would eliminate some of the consumer protections established just two years ago, Insurance CommissionerKevin McCarty said in a letter to the governor.

aThe Office has concerns with several of the changes made this year that remove these protections to consumers whobuy these products,a he said.

The changes to Florida law would come as state officials launch their second investigation in Southwest Florida of thefast-growing but controversial health plans.

Discount medical plans offer subscribers access to doctors, dentists, hospitals, labs and other services at lower pricesin exchange for up-front fees.

But consumer groups call them scams that rip off their buyers and prey on low-income families who can't get traditionalinsurance. The Consumer Federation of the Southeast and the Florida Consumer Action Network both came outopposing the bill last week.

In 2005, a Sarasota-based discount medical plan, Suncoast Home Care, shut down abruptly, leaving clients withnothing to show for their fees -- usually thousands of dollars.

And last week, state regulators accused two Sarasota insurance agents of defrauding 44 seniors by selling them amisleading discount home health care plan.

Some clients believed they were buying insurance, the state complaint said, a common criticism of consumerwatchdog groups.

Two years ago, Florida adopted a law preventing the discount medical plan organizations -- known as DMPOs -- frombilling themselves as insurance.

The bill on Bush's desk would allow DMPOs to bundle other services with their health plans, and charge more forhospital and doctor services.

Both changes would make discount plans look more like health insurance policies -- aexactly what the consumerprotection provisions of the original DMPO law were designed to avoid,a McCarty said.

The bill also would eliminate the requirement that DMPOs file audited financial statements each year and says thestate can investigate DMPOs only if the commissioner has reason to believe the organization is breaking the law.

aIt appears that these amendments may have been filed to circumvent regulatory fines and administrative action,aMcCarty's letter says.

McCarty was traveling and could not be reached. An Office of Insurance Regulation spokesman said he could notelaborate on that statement.

In the past, though, McCarty's office has championed tougher regulations on DMPOs. In April, he issued a statementpraising the legislature for the 2004 law on discount medical plans.

The state had been receiving more than 1,000 complaints a year, but that had fallen 70 percent since the law passed.

And the law's tougher licensing requirements drove some abad actorsa out of the state, he said, with the 60 plansoperating in Florida before the law dropping to 38. The state lists 45 licensed discount medical plans today.

Bush's staff requested the department's analysis of the bill, which is the Legislature's main insurance revision for thesession.

Bush spokesman Russell Schweiss said Bush has received the letter but hadn't reviewed it yet. He received the billMonday and has 15 days to act on it.

The bill's provisions for discount medical plan organizations were almost literally eleventh-hour changes.

Online Florida Legislature records show H.B. 1361 was born Feb. 28 as a three-page House of Representatives billaddressing debt cancellation on life insurance policies.

The bill was amended several times in April and May and gradually became the main insurance vehicle for thesession.

On May 5, the last day of the session, Sen. Bill Posey, R-Brevard, added the amendment with the provision forDMPOs and other insurance issues. The Senate passed the bill 39-0 that day.

The bill went back to the House, which heard the bill and the DPMO amendment at 10:20 p.m. and voted to approvethe bill 116-1 the same minute.

McCarty's letter said the DMPO provisions were never reviewed in a House or Senate committee review, McCartysaid.

John MacIver, a Posey spokesman, said that's standard late in the session as lawmakers try to finish their work. Theamendment's terms are good for both consumers and plan operators, he added.

Because the plan operators are not insurers and do not pay claims, they don't need to prove solvency and should nothave to provide audited financial statements, MacIver said. That saves each plan operator about $30,000 a year.

Increasing the rates paid for access to doctors and hospitals means more of them will sign onto discount plans, givingplan buyers more providers to choose from, he said.

MacIver said the decline in complain

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