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House version puts smoking-ban bill in jeopardy.

Publication: The Washington Times
Publication Date: 21-MAR-07 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: House version puts smoking-ban bill in jeopardy.(METROPOLITAN)(MARYLAND ASSEMBLY 2007)

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Byline: Tom LoBianco, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

ANNAPOLIS - House lawmakers yesterday passed a statewide smoking ban different enough from the Senate version that its easy route to becoming law is now in jeopardy.

The House version does not include exemptions for American Legion posts and other public places including fire halls, which was a key part of the Senate version of the bill.

The differences between the two bills could kill the measure, said the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee that passed the measure earlier this week.

"That's when it all comes apart," said Sen. Thomas M. "Mac" Middleton, Southern Maryland Democrat. "This thing is carefully crafted so that you don't rile up the veterans and all...

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