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Thousands Given by Maryland's Gambling Interests

MARYLAND – As reported by the Baltimore Sun: "Gambling interests opened their checkbooks wide last year to Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller and other state leaders who supported legalizing slot machines, campaign finance reports show.

"…Based on a review of campaign finance reports made public late yesterday, Ehrlich took in at least $45,000 from gambling interests - including money from developers with gambling links and lobbyists whose client lists include casinos and racetracks as well as nongambling businesses.

"While a sizable sum, it represents a small fraction of the $2.5 million that the governor raised last year.

"…The campaign finance reports also show that Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele got $11,250 for his campaign from gambling-related sources, while Miller took in $18,500.

"…Gambling interests were generous with Del. Sheila E. Hixson, who chaired a key legislative committee assigned to study expanded gambling last summer…"

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