Republican legislators question the fate of several popular bills during crossover week, the week in which many legislative ideas must win support from either the House or Senate to survive for further debate during the next two years. Senate Minority Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, Rep. Ruth Samuelson, R-Mecklenburg, Rep. Nelson Dollar, R-Wake, and Rep. Bill Current, R-Gaston, all speak during this May 12, 2009, news briefing.
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