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Lipper-Garabedian Got Surprise Help From Republican-Leaning PAC
Democrat Kate Lipper-Garabedian said she was "extremely surprised" to see the mailer the PAC sent before the special House primary.

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Democrat Kate Lipper-Garabedian said she was "extremely surprised" to see the mailer the PAC sent before the special House primary.

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