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Sen. Lou Ann Linehan of Elkhorn (from left) and Sen. Terrell McKinney of Omaha talk with Sen. Danielle Conrad of Lincoln at the Capitol in January. McKinney was among a group of lawmakers who launched a filibuster Wednesday against a bill that would enhance criminal penalties for drug sales tied to overdoses.
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Sen. Lou Ann Linehan of Elkhorn (from left) and Sen. Terrell McKinney of Omaha talk with Sen. Danielle Conrad of Lincoln at the Capitol in January. McKinney was among a group of lawmakers who launched a filibuster Wednesday against a bill that would enhance criminal penalties for drug sales tied to overdoses.
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