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2 lawmakers call for banning Confederate flag from state property
Posted: Jul 09, 2015 10:34 PM EDT
Updated: Jul 09, 2015 10:34 PM EDT
By Michael Doudna
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Two lawmakers, Rep. Alvin Holmes and Sen. Hank Sanders, say they want the Confederate flag to be banned from state owned property ...
Holmes said he will also file legislation to abolish the states three confederate related holidays.
Sanders said he will support Holmes' legislation and thinks it's a good idea.
Both lawmakers said celebrating Confederate leaders is wrong and should be stopped ...
http://www.wsfa.com/story/29516387/2-lawmakers-call-for-banning-confederate-flag-from-state-property