Romney criticizes “watered down” drunken driving bill
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[Commentary]
I’m very happy that Mr. Romney is taking the problem of drunk driving seriously. It shows me that it’s an issue that he cares about.
By Steve LeBlanc / Associated Press
Friday, October 21, 2005BOSTON — Gov. Mitt Romney criticized lawmakers yesterday for approving what he called a “watered down” version of a drunken driving bill by eliminating a key section that would have made it easier to prosecute repeat offenders.
Romney vowed to send the bill back to lawmakers to ask them to restore the section. Some legislators who pushed to delete the language are also lawyers who represent accused drunken drivers.
“I am hopeful the Legislature will accept these changes and pass the toughest bill possible,” he said. READ MORE
