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Oklahoma state senator Frank Shurden, a Democrat, wants to re-legalize cockfighting, which was banned in the state in 2002.(Sidelights)(Brief Article)

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Oklahoma state senator Frank Shurden, a Democrat, wants to re-legalize cock-fighting, which was banned in the state in 2002. He proposed requiring roosters to wear boxing gloves and small vests configured with ...

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