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Sen. Ferrell Haile, R-Gallatin, left, speaks during debate on a bill by Sen. Steve Southerland, R-Morristown, front right, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. Southerland's bill called for making the Holy Bible the official book of Tennessee. The Senate passed the bill over the objections of legislative leaders and the Republican governor. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)