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Opinion
Capital Gazette Communications
Published
11/29/09
How a legislator votes on a final bill is important. But how that person votes in committee often provides more information about his or her real views on the legislation and reflects whether votes could have been traded to reach the final product. As Del. Elizabeth Bobo, D-Howard, said, "In Annapolis, so much happens before legislation gets to the floor. It is in the public interest if that process is transparent." Given that state taxpayers have no money to spare this year, being able to observe how legislators use existing resources is especially important. The fact that Maryland is a one-party, Democratic state...
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Go Saqib! - 2009-11-30 21:51:15
Ali is a very cool politician. This will make it easier for citizens to understand what's going on, offer input, and trust their leaders. The more transparency and efficiency the better!
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