House Kills Anti-Reparations Bill

The sponsor accused opponents of “blatant bullying and immoral tactics.”


Rep. John Ragan, R-Oak Ridge, addressing his bill to prohibit local governments from spending funds to study reparations. (Photo: John Partipilo)

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