Recall group criticizes Michigan House speaker's vacation

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May 8, 2008 - 1:37PM

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - A group trying to recall Democratic Michigan House Speaker Andy Dillon is criticizing his absence from the Legislature this week.

Dillon is on a previously scheduled family vacation in Mexico. The House is meeting this week.

Lawmakers of both parties occasionally have missed session for family trips in recent years. But critics say it is rare for a legislative leader to do so.

A Dillon spokesman said Wednesday the speaker's vacation time has been limited during regularly scheduled House breaks because of his leadership role.

The Redford Township lawmaker's future schedule will be busy because he faces a recall and re-election in addition to his regular duties.

An anti-tax group wants to recall Dillon because of his role in recent tax increases.

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