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WASHINGTON — News of Houston native Brittney Griner’s conviction and sentencing on drug charges in Russia drew mixed reactions from Texas politicians Thursday. Democrats and some Republicans expressed deep disappointment and vowed to keep fighting for her release. But some in the GOP expressed continued concerns about Griner stemming from her stance on the national anthem in 2020. After the U.S. Olympic …

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