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Trump administration moves forward with construction of border wall (video)

In the Texas Political Roundup: Lawmakers push for school choice legislation, President Trump unveils plans to build a wall on the southern border and Gov. Greg Abbott proposes removing any officeholder who promotes "sanctuary cities."

By Justin DehnJan. 27, 2017, 12:01 a.m. CentralUpdated Jan. 27, 2017, 12:01 a.m. Central

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Trump administration moves forward with construction of border wall (video)

by Justin Dehn, The Texas Tribune
January 27, 2017

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<p>In the Texas Political Roundup: Lawmakers push for school choice legislation, President Trump unveils plans to build a wall on the southern border and Gov.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.texastribune.org/directory/greg-abbott/">Greg Abbott</a>&nbsp;proposes removing any officeholder who promotes "sanctuary cities."&nbsp;</p>
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Trump administration moves forward with construction of border wall (video)

Justin Dehn, The Texas Tribune
January 27, 2017

In the Texas Political Roundup: Lawmakers push for school choice legislation, President Trump unveils plans to build a wall on the southern border and Gov. Greg Abbott proposes removing any officeholder who promotes "sanctuary cities." 

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