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DFW Airport scraps controversial Islamic foot-washing station plan as Texas Gov Abbott takes aim

Following plans to install ablution washing stations, Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed a review of state grants affecting DFW Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) due to concerns over religious discrimination. Abbott stated the state would consider revoking future funding and referred both airports to the U.S. Department of Transportation for investigation.

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