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PUBLIC MEETING
Maryland's Special Legislative Session:
Victory or Defeat for Progressives?
Where Do We Go From Here?
Argyle Park Recreation Center, January 13, 2008.
Panelists included:
Del.
Ana Sol Gutierrez Delegate, Dist 18 |
Allan
Lichtman AU Professor and Commentator |
Josh
Kurtz Political Editor, Roll Call |
Elbridge
James President, Progressive MD |
Aaron
Meisner Stop Slots Maryland |
The Special Legislative Session made major changes in state income, corporate, and sales taxes and in the state budget. It approved a referendum for 2008 to decide whether slots should be legalized.
Panelists gave their views on the special session, and answered attendee questions such as: How do all these changes add up? Did the burden fall on working Marylanders? How did social programs fare? What happened to progressive proposals, such as an income tax more heavily tilted toward the wealthy and a tax to ensure that corporations pay their fair share? What are the chances of defeating slots in 2008?
Photos by Ryan O'Donnell
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