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Congressman Al Green Commends House Passage of HEROES Act
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Andre Johnson with his mother
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Antonio Armstrong and his wife
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Armstrong Williams and his mother
Published on May 10, 2017
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Armstrong Williams and his mother
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Javon Davies and his mother
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Sylvestor Boyd and his bookcover
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Kobe and his daughter, Gianna
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Antonio Scott with his children
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