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Thursday, January 10, 2008

20080110 Lackluster Day at the MGA by Fraser Smith


Lackluster Opening Day at the Maryland General Assembly

January 10, 2008

By Fraser Smith Listen WYPR


ANNAPOLIS, MD (2008-01-10) A cloud of small talk filled the black-and-white checkerboard grid between the House of Delegates and state senate chambers. The General Assembly of Maryland was convening yet again for a 90-day sojourn in one of the nation's historic cities.

These first hours in Annapolis are often akin to homecomings. People you haven't seen for weeks or months are full of bubbly greetings and anticipation. There are political marks to me made, lobbying fees to be collected.

But this year, may, not so much. Had last November's special session sapped enthusiasm? Were the people's representatives still unhappy about having to vote so many times for tax increases?

Read the rest of his commentary here: Lackluster Opening Day at the Maryland General Assembly

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