We have compiled these clippings of selected news articles that demonstrate GBC's role and involvement. These clippings reflect the work of the GBC in influencing public policy and economic growth issues. We hope you will keep abreast of our work on these issues and help us with our advocacy to strengthen the Greater Baltimore business climate.

-- Donald C. Fry, President, Greater Baltimore Committee
Selected News Clips
April 2006
2006 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
ECONOMIC GROWTH & TRANSPORTATION
In tumultuous session, business bills left to die
(4/14/06, Baltimore Business Journal)
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Md. legislators leave session with bills on the table
(4/21/06, Washington Business Journal)
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'It was a session ... unlike any we've seen before'
(4/14/06, The Daily Record)
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Mixed bag
Business interests had winners and losers in Annapolis this session
(4/14/06, Gazette.net)
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GBC Chief: Business advocates need to educate lawmakers on pressing issues
(4/14/06, Baltimore Business Journal)
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Legislators' action on wages, Wal-Mart called 'anti-business'
(4/12/06, The Baltimore Sun)
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Leftover credits will stay available
(4/3/06, The Daily Record)
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Failure to adopt and boost tax credits programs hurts tech
(4/14/06, The Daily Record)
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GBC: Don't block Constellation deal
(3/31/06, Baltimore Business Journal)
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 Options studied for replacing Inner Harbor eyesore
(5/1/06, The Baltimore Sun)
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Mass transit plan could ease traffic
(4/25/06, Baltimore Examiner)
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Activists, automakers at odds over fuel efficiency
(4/25/06, Baltimore Examiner)
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Inner Harbor guides to assist visitors and maintain waterfront
(4/13/06, Baltimore Examiner)
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Improved atmosphere sought for waterfront
(4/12/06, The Baltimore Sun)
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State Center Complex poised for $800M update
(4/10/06, Baltimore Examiner)
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LIFE SCIENCE INITIATIVE
Eastside development begins
(4/18/06, Baltimore Examiner)
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Biotech industry wins stem cell dollars, loses credits
(4/14/06, The Daily Record)
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Bioscience Awards Ceremony
(April 2006, Waterman's Gazette)
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OTHER ISSUES
Is Md.'s business reputation in decline?
(4/26/06, The Daily Record)
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Businesses asked to take bigger role in state's schools
(4/20/06, The Daily Record)
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Consider schools' remarkable financial turnaround in debate over state takeover
(4/7/06, Baltimore Business Journal)
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Heavy-hitter meal
(4/7/06, The Baltimore Sun)
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 400-plus 'Bird' lovers flock to Wyndham Hotel for GBC's 28th annual 'Lunch with the Orioles'
(4/29/06, The Daily Record)
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Out & About: A new season
(4/21/06, Baltimore Business Journal)
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GBC weighs in on segregation
(4/5/06, The Daily Record)
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Sociologist testifies racial prejudice plays part in choosing neighborhood
(4/5/06, Frederick News-Post)
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