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Transcript of Ernie Chambers comments on LB635
- Mar 25, 2015
- Mar 25, 2015 Updated Mar 30, 2015
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CLOSING: LB635, introduced by Sen. Tommy Garrett of Bellevue, a bill that would change where a permit holder may carry a concealed handgun.
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