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No Massachusetts legislation casino decision this year1 October 2007MASSACHUSETTS -- As reported by the Daily News Tribune: "House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi, whose influence could determine the fate of Gov. Deval Patrick's plan to allow up to three casinos in Massachusetts, is already sick of the casino debate. "'It really is nauseating to see how everybody is obsessed with casinos ... I've never seen so much attention on a particular issue where (there is no bill before the Legislature),' DiMasi said yesterday after a speech at an Associated Industries of Massachusetts breakfast at the Waltham Westin Hotel. "DiMasi, who thanked guests for not asking him about casinos during a question-and-answer session, reiterated that he would consider Patrick's proposal when he lays out the specifics in the form of a bill, but he said the Legislature would not make a decision this year. "...The speaker's position could explain why publicly many House members say they are undecided on expanded gambling. "Most MetroWest lawmakers, including Rep. Pam Richardson, D-Framingham, who said she was generally opposed to expanded gambling during her campaign, agreed that it is unwise to take a position on Patrick's proposal without seeing the details..." |