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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

annmarietimmins: Rep. Melanie Levesque, D Brookline, has reversed her opposition to #casino bc she's become convinced the bill will protect state.#nhpolitics

annmarietimmins: Rep. Leon Rideout, R-Lancaster, says he favors expanded gambling but can't support the "monopoly" a single license bill would create.

annmarietimmins: As a supporter of expanded gambling, Rep. Vaillancourt urges #nhhouse to kill this #casino bill and wait for better deal. #nhpolitcs

annmarietimmins: Rep. Vaillancourt, R-Manchester, notes that #casino bill in 2006 set tax rate at 55 percent. Today's bill is 30 percent. #nhpolitcs

annmarietimmins: Rep. Vaillancourt, R-Manchester: Says #casino bill is a tremendous bill with a pot of money - for Millennium Gaming, not NH. #nhpolitics

LMcCrystal: See Concord Main Street designs ahead of tomorrow night's public hearing. The presentation is now online: (link)

annmarietimmins: Rep. Gary Richardson discourages a discussion on 15 #casino bill amendments saying they are mechanical changes. #nhpolitics

annmarietimmins: "NH raises it's money from booze, butts and bets," Rep. Frank Sapareto, R Derry. Favors #casino bill. #nhpolitcs