Haridopolos Backs Atwater's Call for Second Special Session

Senate President Jeff Atwater, R-North Palm Beach, who is calling for a second special session to be held later in the summer to tackle economic issues resulting from the oil spill in the Gulf, is being backed by the man who will replace him -- incoming Senate President Mike Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island.

"I join my colleagues in the Senate and House today, in their call for a special session in late August or early September, to diligently research and evaluate the needs of our neighbors in Northwest Florida and thoughtfully craft legislation that will focus on, and deliver, an economic revival to all those affected by this disaster," said Haridopolos late on Thursday.