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News Tip: Muslim-American Values Not Reflected in Fort Hood Shooting, Duke Expert Says

Thursday’s deadly shooting at Fort Hood in Texas “should not be viewed as reflective of the Muslim-American population, nor do these actions represent Muslim-American values,” says a Duke University sociologist who studies the political integration and activity of U.S. Muslims.

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