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Redistricting case in hands of federal panel AUSTIN (AP) — Proceedings in the trial over congressional redistricting in Texas ended Tuesday, and now the case is in the hands of a three-judge federal panel. Judge Patrick Higginbotham said a ruling would come at the end of next week "at the earliest." The map would put as many as seven additional Republicans in Texas' congressional delegation, which is now ruled 17-15 by Democrats. Republicans hold a majority in Congress and the new Texas map would strengthen their control. Democrats and minority groups sued the state over the map, saying minority voting...