Brett Hall
Brett Hall
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The governor said if it did, he would have taken more out of it. We cut our budget more than we cut his. Basically, everybody had to step up and take a hit.
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The governor said if it did, he would have taken more out of it.
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Our obligation is to the people of the commonwealth. Each application is being taken under advisement and given a fair review.
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The public should respect their dignity in a very difficult time. That's why this law was passed. It's inconceivable why anyone would want to protest at a military funeral while family members are there.
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I spoke with him on the phone and he's doing a lot better. The strength of his voice is back. He has no fever. His appetite is good and he's anxious to leave the hospital.
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We have every hope that it will pass, because it's a bipartisan bill, it's comprehensive, and it has the support of Republicans and Democrats who are respected on this issue in both chambers.
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Both of us are in the same boat, trying to determine the constitutionality of this matter.
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As soon as this vote was counted and we fell short ..., we were on the phone with (House) members to let them know the governor wants this bill.
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At this point he will look at it and see if improvements could be made.
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At these meetings they were talking about non-merit jobs.
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At the end of the day, everybody will come together - once all the little political games have been played - and the arena will be built at the riverfront site. It's the only site that makes any sense.
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Justice is sometimes in the eye of the beholder.
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The president wished him well. They spoke for just a few minutes, but it really lifted the governor's spirits.
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We know that this initiative is not an overnight thing. It's going to take time.