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Woman Pretended To Be Cabinet Member Near Capitol, Cops Said
A 63-year-old said she was a police officer and a member of the presidential cabinet at an inauguration checkpoint, according to charges.

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A 63-year-old said she was a police officer and a member of the presidential cabinet at an inauguration checkpoint, according to charges.

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