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House passes death penalty restrictions

Source: Frederick News-Post

Annapolis : MD : USA | 8 months ago

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All eight of Frederick County's state lawmakers voted against a bill to restrict use of the death penalty in Maryland. The House of Delegates approved the bill Thursday by a vote of 87-52...David Brinkley and Alex Mooney, both Republicans, opposed the bill.

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