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BenLeubsdorf: Speaker Norelli: "I truly did not take a position. … I give the governor all the credit in the world for advocating for her position."

BenLeubsdorf: Rockingham County, home to Salem, went narrowly against the casino bill: 39 reps voted to kill vs. 38 against the ITL motion. #NHHouse

LMcCrystal: Charter Trust has a radio studio overlooking Main Street -- who knew?? (link)

LMcCrystal: Phenix Hall, Mark Ciborowski tells visitors, has hosted everything from Abraham Lincoln to midget wrestling. (link)

BenLeubsdorf: In other words, a majority of Democrats weren't prepared to kill the bill outright, but Republicans were 2-to-1 against it. #NHHouse

BenLeubsdorf: Roll call on SB152: 107 Republicans and 92 Democrats voted to kill the bill, 112 Democrats and 52 Republicans opposed the motion. #NHHouse

BenLeubsdorf: Wondering why legislator mileage came up at the beginning and end of today's #NHHouse casino debate? (link) #NHpolitics

BenLeubsdorf: More Bragdon: "We don't plan on any tax or fee increases and this is not going in, so I don't see any other revenue sources being proposed."

BenLeubsdorf: Among Merrimack County reps, the vote was 28 to kill the casino bill, 15 against the ITL motion and two not voting. #NHpolitics

BenLeubsdorf: #NHSenate President Bragdon on casino vote: "It just doesn't seem like this is going to go much further this year, I think." #nhpolitics

annmarietimmins: In Merrimack County, 20 Dems, 8 Republicans voted to kill #casino bill. #nhpolitics

annmarietimmins: Gov. Hassan expresses disappointment at #NHHouse #casino vote. Says it will be harder to create a state budget that protects NH citizens.

BenLeubsdorf: "... on key issues by voting against moving forward with full consideration of SB 152 and the thoughtful, bipartisan amendments" from mbrs.

BenLeubsdorf: Hassan: "It is disappointing to see the House of Representatives break from the New Hampshire tradition of open and thorough debate…"

nhdoti93: NH TRAFFIC ALERT: Concord I-89 northbound the left lane is now open in the area of Exit 3 mile marker 3-4.

annmarietimmins: The #NHHouse reconsiders #casino bill and says No again, 152-212. #nhpolitics

nhdoti93: NH TRAFFIC ALERT: Bow I-89 northbound at Exit 1 the left lane is now open. Please drive safe.

annmarietimmins: Rep. Pat Long, D-Manchester, is urging #NHHouse to reconsider #casino bill and pass it. Cites concerns about #NHSenate budget cuts.

nhdoti93: NH TRAFFIC ALERT: In Hooksett on I-93 NB from 293 to the Tolls the left lanes are now open. Drive Safe

BenLeubsdorf: And it's over. On a 199-164 vote, the #NHHouse votes to kill the casino bill that passed the Senate and was backed by @GovernorHassan.

annmarietimmins: Casino bill dies 199-164. #NHPolitics

BenLeubsdorf: Here comes the flop. #NHHouse

annmarietimmins: Rep. David Hess, R-Hooksett, says NH needs regulations in place before passing #casino. "We don't have a clue" how to regulate one now.

BenLeubsdorf: RT @mpiscatella: More than 100 viewers on the #nhhouse live feed. #morebandwidthplease

annmarietimmins: Rep. David Hess, R-Hooksett, final speaker before #NHHouse votes on #casino bill. Makes case for killing casino. #nhpolitics

annmarietimmins: Rep. Dave Campbell, D-Nashua: If we don't build a #casino, we will build a "giant funnel" that will send billion$$ to Mass. #nhpolitics

BenLeubsdorf: At the 2-hour mark, #NHHouse is approaching its initial vote on the casino bill. Could kill it right off, or open the door to amendments.

annmarietimmins: Few speakers left before #NHHouse decides whether to overturn ITL recommendation and debate #casino amendments. #nhpolitics