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Massachusetts gov. defends casino plan3 October 2007PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island -- As reported by the Providence Journal:" Massachusetts Governor Patrick last night issued a stout defense of his plan to bring three resort-style casinos to his state, saying to a Brown University audience that the casinos would provide much-needed jobs, create $2 billion in economic activity and $400 million in state revenue that would be used to repair aging roads and bridges, finance transportation projects and pay for property tax relief. "Patrick also pledged to set aside 'a portion of the proceeds' from the casinos to 'deal with the undeniable social costs' of gambling addiction. 'To ninety-seven percent of people who visit casinos, it's harmless entertainment.' "...Development of three resort casinos in Massachusetts will yield 30,000 construction jobs, 20,000 permanent jobs and bring tourists to the state. Patrick has proposed a casino in western Massachusetts, one in Southeastern Massachusetts and one in the Boston metropolitan area..." |