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Article: Teachers Union Endorses Slot Machine Referendum; Group Says Extra Gambling Revenue Is Crucial for Md. Schools
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- The Washington Post
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- March 16, 2008
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Bolstering the campaign to expand legal gambling in Maryland, the
state's powerful teachers union announced its endorsement yesterday
of the November referendum to legalize slot machine gambling.
After fierce lobbying from proponents and opponents, the Maryland
State Teachers Association board of directors voted to support
legalizing slots, taking a stance for the first time on an issue
that has long divided politicians in Annapolis. The 70,000-member
union said it would soon launch an independent campaign to convince
voters that expanded gambling revenue is critical to funding
education priorities.
The blessing from teachers is no small victory for slots
supporters, who are planning to link ...