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    Mississippi Lawmakers Clear Path To Remove Confederate Emblem From State Flag

    Mississippi state lawmakers cleared the path for legislation to remove and redesign the 126-year-old state flag, which includes the Confederate battle emblem. The governor said he will sign it.
    by Christianna Silva Jun 27, 2020 2 minutes
    The flag of the state of Mississippi flies in front of the Mississippi State Capitol dome on Jan. 10, 2019. Lawmakers have cleared the way for legislation to remove and replace the flag.

    Lawmakers in Mississippi cleared the way to remove the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag on Saturday.

    The state House and Senate both approved a resolution to suspend legislative deadlines and introduce a bill to have a commission redesign the 126-year-old state flag. Debate on that is

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