Heard on the Hill: Overheard on the Hill – Roll Call

Heard on the Hill: Overheard on the Hill

By Neda Toloui-Semnani

Posted October 24, 2011 at 6:19pm

“Jobs are created by this holiday, so let’s make it a little more fun and safe for everyone, and create some jobs too.”

— Connecticut state Rep. Tim Larson (D), making a case for moving Halloween to the last Saturday in October.

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