Closed Mind or Open Mind : Crowded last minute Agenda for Important Policy Decisions

Why always the last minute for very important decisions.  Human nature I think. Besides there may be new information coming in at the last minute and what is better: a closed mind already made up or an open mind able to adjust with new information?

with the usual Herald slant of making something out of nothing

Votes on casino gambling and several other high-profile bills are expected to go down to the wire in the final few days before lawmakers break for the year, three state representatives told the Herald yesterday.

Representatives have been told to “plan to stay late” Wednesday, the last day before they leave for the holidays.

The House is expected to take up congressional redistricting Tuesday, and pension reform, human trafficking and gambling Wednesday. Representatives also could call a rare Monday formal session.