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GA Senate approves new congressional boundaries

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The vote brings a speedy end to the once-a-decade redistricting process, the first under Republican control.

Governor Nathan Deal signed off on new state legislative boundaries last week.

The House previously approved the congressional map.

All three plans must now be submitted to the Department of Justice.

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