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In New Mexico, The People Speak!

By National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty

For Immediate Release Contact: Caitlin Kelleher March 17, 2009 505.476.2299 Governor Bill Richardson Continues to Hear from New Mexicans Today on HB 285 SANTA FE ? Governor Bill Richardson continues to hear from New Mexicans about a bill to repeal the death penalty and today released details on the more than 9,400 calls, emails and walk-ins he?s received on the issue. The Governor has heard from a total of 9,413 constituents who voiced their opinion on House Bill 285. Of those, 7169 were FOR the repeal of the death penalty and 2244 were AGAINST. After lawmakers passed the bill on Friday, the Governor urged New Mexicans to call and email him on their thoughts of the bill...continue to full post

Full post as published by Abolish the Death Penalty on March 18, 2009 (boomark / email).