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Beto O'Rourke: “A deeply unpopular decision that the NCA made was to xeriscape that cemetery, remove all of the grass, put in gravel…”

On the recordOctober 29, 2013
A deeply unpopular decision that the NCA made was to xeriscape that cemetery, remove all of the grass, put in gravel, rock, and dirt.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

O'Rourke criticizes the decision to xeriscape Fort Bliss Cemetery, making it less welcoming for families.

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