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Florida and JetBlue aiding Spirit employees after airline shut down

Florida is coming to the rescue of former Spirit Airlines employees after the company unexpectedly shut down over the weekend following its failure to reach a deal with the Trump administration to solve its financial crisis. The Florida Department of Commerce is co-hosting “Rapid

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Florida and JetBlue aiding Spirit employees after airline shut downFlorida is coming to the rescue of former Spirit Airlines employees after the company unexpectedly shut down over the weekend following its failure to reach a deal with the Trump administration to solve its financial crisis. The Florida Department of Commerce is co-hosting “Rapid
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