North Carolina GOP Floats HB2 Compromise (Video)

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 North Carolina GOP Floats HB2 Compromise 
  State Republicans suggest they'll consider a repeal of House Bill 2 if and only if Charlotte first repeals its ordinance granting LGBT citizens protection from discrimination. No, really, that's their deal. 
 
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North Carolina GOP Floats HB2 Compromise

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North Carolina GOP Floats HB2 Compromise

State Republicans suggest they'll consider a repeal of House Bill 2 if and only if Charlotte first repeals its ordinance granting LGBT citizens protection from discrimination. No, really, that's their deal.

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