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In 1977, the
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following his election loss, much of which focused on repealing the tax increase that led to his defeat, one of the most strenuous of his time in the
Assembly, saying "I never thought I'd say it, but I'll be glad to see Tuesday come around" when he would be leaving office.
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as a "blue-collar and traditionally rock-solid
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conducted as a religious service or exercise". The meditation bill was modeled after similar legislation passed in
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