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Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker had high praise for the City of Bowie in his April 7 State of the County address. Baker says the economic development experienced should be the model for the rest of the county.

"I think its fitting that I've arrived here in Bowie where you've faced some of the same economic pressures that we all do, yet you've maintained a steady, healthy economy," Baker told the Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce. "You've balanced your budget and have a Triple-A Bond rating.

"That isn't a small feat in these tough economic times."