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        "uri": "/2012/07/18/health-advocates-cheer-use-of-maryland-alcohol-tax/",
        "title": "Health advocates cheer use of Maryland alcohol tax",
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        "prettyDate": "July 18, 2012",
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        "summary": "Maryland health officials are highlighting $14.3 million they can use to expand community-based, long-term care for seniors and the physically disabled with the help of an increased state alcohol tax, which has been in effect for a little more than year.",
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        "uri": "/2011/11/18/md-looks-to-capital-budget-to-spur-jobs/",
        "title": "Md. looks to capital budget to spur jobs",
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        "prettyDate": "November 18, 2011",
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        "summary": "Maryland lawmakers on Thursday discussed ways to spur job growth by accelerating borrowing in the state's capital budget in upcoming years to invest in infrastructure.",
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        "uri": "/2011/04/04/maryland-lawmakers-agree-on-state-pension-reform/",
        "title": "Maryland lawmakers agree on state pension reform",
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        "prettyDate": "April 04, 2011",
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        "summary": "Maryland lawmakers agreed Monday to state pension and retiree health benefit reforms needed to start addressing huge unfunded liabilities that would pose future financial problems if left unaddressed.",
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