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State Barred From Enforcing Moment Of Silence In Schools
wiccantexan
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11-16-2007 11:40 PM
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11-17-2007
5:08 AM
oldbogus
At least the Governor has good sense.
11-19-2007
12:15 PM
AcesLucky
At least the Governor has good sense.
Agreed. Talk about a waste of legislative time.
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