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Lawmakers call for answers after 2 Tennessee inmate escapes

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State Rep. Aftyn Behn (D-Nashville) said the escapes point to deeper problems inside the prison system.

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    Lawmakers call for answers after 2 Tennessee inmate escapes (opens WATE Knoxville)

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    State Rep. Aftyn Behn (D-Nashville) said the escapes point to deeper problems inside the prison system.

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