House Speaker Michael E. Busch (D-Anne Arundel) said yesterday that he would not rule out a modest slot-machine gambling plan as part of a broader solution to Maryland's financial problems, but he suggested it could be a difficult sell at the same time lawmakers are proposing tax increases. -
Slots Foe Says He's Willing to Negotiate
House Speaker Michael E. Busch (D-Anne Arundel) said yesterday that he would not rule out a modest slot-machine gambling plan as part of a broader solution to Maryland's financial problems, but he suggested it could be a difficult sell at the same time lawmakers are proposing tax increases.-
By John Wagner and Lisa Rein