Democratic leaders gaveled into order the 423rd session of the Maryland General Assembly yesterday in Annapolis with a call for bipartisanship, despite the party's overwhelming advantage in both chambers and Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley's elevation next week to governor.
"As we go forward from this day on, I believe the most important title that any of us can carry in this chamber is 'delegate,'" House Speaker Michael E. Busch told his members.
LAWMAKERS A look at five new faces in Annapolis for this legislative session. pg 5b