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  "path": "/2026/03/31/return-to-sender-lawmakers-unhappy-with-1000-checks-left-on-their-desks/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-01T03:12:21.000Z",
  "site": "https://marylandmatters.org",
  "tags": [
    "Gov & Politics",
    "Del. April Rose",
    "Del. Chris Tomlinson",
    "Del. Christopher Eric Bouchat",
    "Del. Jason Buckel",
    "Del. Jesse Pippy",
    "ethics committee",
    "Sen. Justin Ready"
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  "textContent": "The many possible reactions to being handed a $1,000 check out of the blue do not often include anger. But that was the case Tuesday when Del. Christopher Eric Bouchat left checks for a senator and two fellow delegates who have called or him to resign.",
  "title": "Return to sender: Lawmakers unhappy with $1,000 checks left on their desks"
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