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Saturday, March 17, 2007
Richardson Stunner: Not Enough; He Calls Special Session Of Legislature
Despite calling it "the most productive session" in state history, NM Governor Bill Richardson wants more, and is going to take a gamble and call the Legislature into special session starting at noon Tuesday. By most accounts, the past 60 days in Santa Fe were productive with a lengthy list of accomplishments for the Guv and the lawmakers to brag about. But the Governor wants remaining items on his agenda approved and will risk a special session where the politics can be unpredictable. All this to get what he wants before taking off on the 2008 presidential trail. More later...