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One Albany Lawmaker Isn't Much for Making Law

Submitted by Roger Murdock, May 25, 2007 13:46

Powell is correct in regard to his view of bill introduction. Most bills are introduced simply for the press release that will be sent to the news media announcing the great idea the legislator had. Tens of thousands introduced every year, at huge taxpayer expense, and maybe 1000 become law.

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