Virginia bill that would allow removal of Confederate statues passes Legislature

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Confederate statues in Virginia may soon be subject to removal after the Democratic-led state House and Senate passed legislation over the weekend that would undo a law that blocks the removal of public war memorials.

The bill will now go to Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam, who has already indicated his support for localities having a final say on the issue.

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