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On the recordApril 12, 2016
My legislation, the Final Farewell Act, will make it easier for families with religious and cultural traditions to bury their loved ones at a time that works for the family.
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Ralph Lee Abraham
Louisiana

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Abraham discusses his bill to allow weekend burials for veterans.

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