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Surrounded by officials and supporters, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley backs Metro's 16 mile Purple Line which will link Bethesda and New Carrollton. In New Carrollton, MD on Tuesday August 4, 2009. Andrew Harnik/Examiner

Surrounded by officials and supporters, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley backs Metro's 16 mile Purple Line which will link Bethesda and New Carrollton. In New Carrollton, MD on Tuesday August 4, 2009. Andrew Harnik/Examiner