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Critics Line Up Against Ohio Slot Proposal14 November 2002COLUMBUS, Ohio – As reported by the Associated Press: "The opposition is lining up against a proposal to allow lawmakers to place electronic slot machines at Ohio's seven racetracks without a constitutional amendment. "Gov. Bob Taft, Methodists organized against gambling and some conservative House Republicans object to the slot machines. "…[Rev. John Edgar, of the United Methodist Church] said the proposal was unconstitutional and gambling opponents would sue immediately if the legislation was enacted. "Sen. Lou Blessing said he will introduce a bill this week to raise $500 million a year for the state's education budget with the gambling machines. He said he has enough support in the House and Senate to get the bill passed. He first discussed the option Tuesday. "…State officials are predicting a deficit for Ohio's two-year budget beginning July 1. They haven't said how big. "While Republicans control the House and Senate, several GOP lawmakers oppose the idea…" |