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President Obama To Visit PortMiami, But Gov Scott Says "He's Late To The Party"

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President Barack Obama is slated to visit the Port of Miami this afternoon, but Governor Rick Scott says the President is a “late to the party” when it comes to Florida port investment. In a conference call Thursday, Scott said he wants the federal government to reimburse the state for the money taxpayers have invested in Florida ports.

"When President Obama comes to the Port of Miami, we'd like him to commit the federal government's reimbursement of 75 million Florida taxpayer dollars that we have spent on the federal government's share of the dredging project," said Scott.

Scott’s referring to how he committed $77 million in state funds to a dredging project for Miami's port in 2011. And, officials gave millions more to a Jacksonville port. Congress, meanwhile, has not yet acted on legislation that includes port money. President Obama is scheduled to first take a tour and then make his remarks at 2 p.m. Friday at PortMiami’s Terminal J.

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Sascha Cordner has more than ten years of public radio experience. It includes working at NPR member station WUFT-FM in Gainesville for several years. She's worked in both radio and TV, serving in various capacities as a reporter, producer and anchor. She's also a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in telecommunications. She is the recipient of 15 awards from the Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), and Edward R. Murrow. Her award-winning stories include her coverage on the infamous “Dozier School for Boys” and a feature titled "Male Breast Cancer: Lost in the Sea of Pink." Currently, Sascha serves as the host and producer of local and state news content for the afternoon news program "All Things Considered" at WFSU. Sascha primarily covers criminal justice and social services issues. When she's not reporting, Sascha likes catching up on her favorite TV shows, singing and reading. Follow Sascha Cordner on Twitter:@SaschaCordner.