Patrick Murphy sought delay in algae relief news so he could announce at press conference

By Alex Leary, Times Washington Bureau Chief - Wednesday, July 13, 2016 7:21pm

Rep. Patrick Murphy's office sought to delay news about relief for businesses affected by the toxic algae crisis so he could announce it at a news conference Thursday, records show.

"Is it possible for you to hold the announcement until Thursday and allow Congressman Murphy to announce it at a press conference?" Murphy's legislative assistant wrote in an email Monday to an official at the Small Business Administration.

She said that Murphy, a Democratic candidate for Senate, was holding an "algal bloom panel discussion this Thursday along with a press conference."

The SBA said it had "no problem" holding off but asked Gov. Rick Scott's administration, noting a prompt response was desired "as we have personnel and supplies en-route to Florida."...

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