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- ↑ Durkin, Erin; Benwell, Max (May 15, 2019). "These 25 white men – all Republicans – just voted to ban abortion in Alabama". The Guardian.
- ↑ "7 ways 'ethics' bill would make Alabama more corrupt". April 4, 2019.
- ↑ "Marsh stands by using CARES Act money for State House". May 10, 2020.
