"Our whole infrastructure is really aging and starting to come apart," said Maryland state Sen. John C. Astle, Anne Arundel Democrat. (Associated Press)
Delegate Don H. Dwyer, Jr., Anne Arundel Republican (left), a vocal opponent of the proposed same-sex marriage bill, confers with fellow Republican Delegate Richard K. Impallaria on the House floor Thursday. The bill could go to a vote Friday. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
