ATLANTA — Conservative groups said Tuesday that Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal turned his back on people of faith by vetoing a "religious freedom" bill and vowed to press the issue in coming years."This is not the end of this fight," said Virginia Galloway, who represents the Faith and Freedom Coalition in Georgia.
Supporters Of Religious Exemption Bill Say Debate Isn't Over
Russ Bynum & Kathleen Foody | Associated Press, Savannah Morning News
Tue, 03/29/2016 - 11:11am
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