The Battle has Begun

Governor Deval Patrick said the 3 casinos will create 20,000 jobs and bring in 2 billion dollars in economic activity.

Opposition reared it's ugly head as House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi, said; "We in the House remain skeptical."

"So far, our concerns for ushering in casino gambling have not been eased," DiMasi said. "But we will hear the governor out, and we will be asking the governor to explain the rationale behind his conclusions."

House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi is a longtime gambling opponent along with some other members of the house.

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