17 state lawmakers refuse Quran gifts

 
By Jennifer Mock
Published: October 24, 2007

A handful of lawmakers have asked not to receive a Quran being given to legislators at the Capitol by the Governor's Ethnic American Advisory Council in honor of the state's centennial.

Marjan Seirafi-Pour , chairman of the council, said Tuesday 17 lawmakers have asked to be removed from the list of those receiving Qurans.

Rep. Rex Duncan, R-Sand Springs, said he did not want a Quran because he claims it en...


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