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Article: SEN. WEBB INTRODUCES BILL TO ESTABLISH CIVIL WAR SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMISSION

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November 4, 2009
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- The office of Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., has issued the following news release:

United States Senators Jim Webb (D-VA) and Mary L. Landrieu (D-LA) introduced the Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Act of 2009 on October 22 to establish a Commission to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. The legislation has been referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee of which Senator Landrieu is a member.

"As someone with ancestors who fought on both sides of the American Civil War, its 150th Anniversary has personal significance," said Senator Webb. "It is important that all Americans are aware of the many sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians ...

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