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Texas congressman thanks Capitol police for saving lives (video)

A Texas congressman recalls the scene at a shooting in Washington, D.C. this week, a new poll finds Republicans in Texas think President Trump is doing a fine job and Gov. Greg Abbott hopes lawmakers will give local tree ordinances the ax.

by Justin Dehn

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In the Texas Political Roundup: A Texas congressman recalls the scene at a shooting in Washington, D.C., this week, a new poll finds Republicans in Texas think President Trump is doing a fine job and Gov. Greg Abbott hopes lawmakers will give local tree ordinances the ax.

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