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A state House bill credits James Pollock, a 19th-century Pennsylvania governor, for putting "In God We Trust" on coins while serving as director of the U.S. Mint. The measure would require schools to post it by using a mounted plaque, student artwork or some other form.

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" in every school building under legislation that advanced out of a committee in the state House of Representatives this week.

The bill sponsored by Rep.

, R-Allegheny County, passed the House Education Committee on Wednesday by a 14-9 vote.

, as it is titled, credits

, a 19th-century Pennsylvania governor, for putting the term on coins while serving as director of the U.S. Mint.

"This isn't about evangelizing," Saccone said. "This is about celebrating our national motto."

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