Commentary: The unvarnished facts about how slots revenue would be used

Slots opponents contend that there is something sneaky about the way Marylands slots proposal would distribute revenue the state derives from slots play if voters approve Question 2 on Nov. 4.

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Thu, October 23rd, 2008

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