December 5, 2003
Gannett News Service

COLUMBUS -- Any potential compromise on the bill allowing Ohioans to carry concealed handguns likely will wait until next year, although talks will continue next week.

Rep. Jim Aslanides, R-Coshocton, who is sponsoring the bill, said he and Senate President Doug White agreed the two should meet again next week to discuss amendments in hopes of getting the stalled legislation moving again.

"I'm satisfied we're moving forward and going to meet next week," Aslanides said Thursday afternoon.

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