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LARGO, Md. — Gov. Martin O'Malley said Thursday that he hopes a state panel's recommendation to repeal capital punishment will cause lawmakers to take "a fresh look" at the issue and approve banning the death penalty in Maryland. Find Us On Facebook
However, the Democratic governor says he's not sure whether enough of the legislators who have supported capital punishment in the past will change their minds.
The state commission announced its recommendation Wednesday, saying capital punishment doesn't deter crime and is affected by racial and jurisdictional disparities. "I think the proper course of conduct now...
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From the editor - 2008-11-13 17:50:31
This is a new story that AP moved Thursday afternoon that includes the Governor's take on the issue. The story from this morning was redundant so it was removed. This is an ever-changing site. We cannot consider comments when making news decisions. Your post can still be seen on the most recent comments page.
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