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NAVAJO COUNTY, Ariz. - Snowflake High School denied students' request to sponsor a Turning Point USA chapter, triggering "an emotional reaction from some adults in and outside our community."

But, the district's superintendent said no new clubs have been approved since a moratorium began in 2009.

What we know:

The Superintendent of Snowflake Unified School District, Hollis Merrell, sent a letter to parents and staff on Oct. 6 , stating that the reason for the denial was because the district hasn't approved any new clubs since 2009.

"During the economic recession around 2009, the district placed a moratorium on new clubs in order to reduce costs and minimize fundraisers, which were creating financial strain on local businesses and the community. At that time, we

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