(NPR) Texas Democrats Walk Out To Block Voting Restrictions; Gov. Abbott Threatens To Withhold Pay

Texas Democrats Walk Out To Block Voting Restrictions; Gov. Abbott Threatens To Withhold Pay

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Texas Gov Greg Abbott pictured in March. He has threatened to block the pay of lawmakers who left the state House chamber rather than vote on a bill they say would make it harder to vote.



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Texas Democrats Walk Out To Block Voting Restrictions; Gov. Abbott Threatens To Withhold Pay

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