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“With that in mind and in celebration of National Prayer Day, today I have proposed in the House of Representatives a Constitutional Amendment that would restore voluntary prayer in our Nation's schools.”

Quote by Nick Rahall

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Nick Rahall is a former U.S. Representative from West Virginia, born on May 20, 1949. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for the Third Congressional District of West Virginia for 36 years, making him one of the longest-serving members in the state's history. During his tenure, Rahall focused on issues such as energy, transportation, and environmental protection. more

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