Md. House OKs DNA measure

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People charged with a long list of crimes of violence, including breaking and entering a car, will have their DNA samples taken by authorities under legislation finally enacted by the Maryland House of Delegates and Senate on Monday.

Gov. Martin O?Malley called the legislation “our top public safety priority,” but the bill was significantly changed to quell the objections of the Legislative Black Caucus.

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