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- 1 2 3 4 5 Alabama Senate webpage Archived 2007-02-19 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Alabama lawmaker to propose legislation backing 'Duck Dynasty' star, CNN , December 27th, 2013
- ↑ Lucy McCalmont, Alabama pol’s resolution for ‘Duck Dynasty’ star, Politico , 12/27/13
- ↑ Alabama Lawmaker Plans Resolution Calling 'Duck Dynasty' Star A Hero For His Anti-Gay Remarks, The Huffington Post , 12/26/2013
- ↑ Mike Cason, State Sen. Jerry Fielding says Christian conservative outcry caused A&E to reverse decision on 'Duck Dynasty' star, The Huntsville Times , December 30, 2013
- ↑ Michael Muskal, Alabama lawmaker to propose resolution backing 'Duck Dynasty' star, The Los Angeles Times , December 27, 2013
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