Closing time?

Submitted by bniolet on August 5, 2009 - 6:48pm.
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As Wednesday evening dragged on at the legislature, one of the hottest items of debate was when to end the session.

House Democrats and Republicans generally agreed that it would be best to bring the session in for a soft landing next week. Senators were ready to brew some coffee and work long hours throughout the weekend.

"We need to go home," said Sen. David Hoyle, a Gaston County Democrat, echoing an earlier sentiment from Sen. Phil Berger, the chamber's Republican leader.

The senate Democrats plan to meet Wednesday to decide when to go home.

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