He has a vote, and I want it. 

            One of my bills has been referred to a subcommittee.  A freshman delegate asked a question about the legislation at a meeting last week. 

            The General Assembly research staff found a relevant court case.  I gave the delegate a copy of the decision before the subcommittee met again this morning and explained why I thought it addressed his concern.

            He was very flattered.  No doubt it’s the first time it’s happened to him. 

            This afternoon, he told me had started reading the case but hadn’t finished it yet. 

.           He has a vote, and I want it.

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            Pimlico has some land, and the community cares about its use. 

            Officials from the race track informed me and other legislators that Frank Stronach would soon be the sole owner, buying out Penn National. 

            My first questions were about the implications this would have for slots and horse racing.

            Then I made sure to remind these officials of the concerns Pimlico’s neighbors had about its future use. 

            At the track, all ponies are local.  

February 23