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Stockard on the Stump: Tenn Republican Caucus chair irritated by extremism
Rep. Jeremy Faison is retiring from the Tennessee General Assembly after 16 years, stating he feels caught in political polarization between the far left and far right. He expressed concern over extreme examples of legislation, such as those related to abortion. Though passing bills on medical marijuana, Faison opposed measures concerning immigration that would charge tuition to non-citizen children.
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