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South Dakota wants voters to decide on gambling

PIERRE, South Dakota -- As reported by The American News: "South Dakota is halfway to a statewide vote on allowing unlimited gambling.

"The state Senate voted 20-15 on Monday to place a constitutional amendment on the 2010 election ballot.

"Senate Republican leader Dave Knudson of Sioux Falls gave notice of his intent to have the matter reconsidered.

"He would need to find at least three senators to switch sides from supporters to opponents in order to stop the resolution from advancing to the House of Representatives for its decision.

"Thirteen of the 14 Democratic senators voted in favor of the resolution on Monday, while Republicans split ranks..."

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