Committee votes to recommend lawmakers reject casino bill in Mass.

BOSTON (AP) - A key legislative committee has voted to recommend lawmakers reject Gov. Deval Patrick's proposal to build three resort-style casinos in Massachusetts, all but dooming the bill this session. The 10-8 vote by the Joint Committee on Economic Development, which came after a four hour delay, paves the way for a vote in the House of Representatives as soon as Thursday. If the bill is defeated then, it couldn't be brought back until next year. One committee member abstained from voting. The committee vote followed a marathon public hearing Tuesday, read more

Submission | March 19, 2008

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