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Jim Billie looks to avoid 'pitfalls' as Seminole Tribe chairman
Posted: Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Jim Billie is back as chairman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida and he says he's a little bit wiser.
Billie led the tribe to economic and political prominence for 23 years. He was ousted in 2003 amid accusations of financial mismanagement but he recently reclaimed the chairman's position.
"I'm old enough now to step over some pitfalls and try to make more business come to the Seminole Tribe," Billie told WCTV.
Billie said he will focus on e job creation, education and health care.
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