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Rep Heidi Sampson

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Rep Heidi Sampson

Posted on May 25, 2021 by dmartignetti

Seven conservative lawmakers were removed from their committees on Monday after they entered the Maine State House without wearing masks. Rep Heidi Sampson was one of these lawmakers and she speaks to us about this.

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