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Former New Jersey governor Jim Florio dies at 85

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Former New Jersey Governor Jim Florio died on Sunday evening at the age of 85. Florio began his career in New Jersey politics when he ran for State Assembly in 1969 and was elected to a South Jersey congressional seat in 1972. His governorship lasted just one term after he went back on a campaign promise to keep state taxes level.

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The Independent

Former NJ governor, U.S. rep James Florio dies at 85

Former New Jersey Gov. James Florio has died at age 85

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Former NJ governor, US Rep. James Florio dies at 85

Former New Jersey Gov. James Florio has died at age 85. Florio spent 15 years in Congress before his 1989 election as governor. He served a single term leading the

2 years ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Jim Florio, New Jersey congressman and governor, dies at 85

He signed one of the strongest gun-control laws in the country but lost his bid for reelection as governor over a massive increase in taxes.

2 years ago

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New York Post

Former New Jersey Gov. James Florio dead at 85

Former New Jersey Gov. James Florio, who championed a plan that substantially raised the state’s sales and income taxes leading to his reelection defeat in 1993, died Sunday.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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