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Gov. Greg Abbott weighs in on Confederate monument debate

In the Roundup: In the wake of the white nationalist rally in Virginia, Abbott weighs in on the removal of confederate statues, and Texas A&M blocks a similar rally from happening on campus.

By Alana RochaAug. 18, 2017, 12:01 a.m. CentralUpdated Aug. 18, 2017, 12:01 a.m. Central

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Gov. Greg Abbott weighs in on Confederate monument debate

by Alana Rocha, The Texas Tribune
August 18, 2017

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<p>In the Texas Political Roundup: Lawmakers cleared out of Austin this week having passed bills for about half of Gov. <a href="http://www.texastribune.org/directory/greg-abbott/">Greg Abbott</a>&rsquo;s special session agenda. Will they be back for a second special session?</p>
<p>Plus, in the wake of the white nationalist rally in Virginia, Abbott weighs in on the removal of confederate statues, and Texas A&amp;M blocks a similar rally from happening on campus.</p>
<p><em>Disclosure: Texas A&amp;M University has been a financial supporter of The Texas Tribune.&nbsp;A complete list of Tribune donors and sponsors can be viewed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.texastribune.org/support-us/donors-and-members/">here</a>.</em></p>
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Gov. Greg Abbott weighs in on Confederate monument debate

Alana Rocha, The Texas Tribune
August 18, 2017

In the Texas Political Roundup: Lawmakers cleared out of Austin this week having passed bills for about half of Gov. Greg Abbott’s special session agenda. Will they be back for a second special session?

Plus, in the wake of the white nationalist rally in Virginia, Abbott weighs in on the removal of confederate statues, and Texas A&M blocks a similar rally from happening on campus.

Disclosure: Texas A&M University has been a financial supporter of The Texas Tribune. A complete list of Tribune donors and sponsors can be viewed here.

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