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Milwaukee City Attorney Catches Heat On Controversial Hire
A council for American and Islamic relations is calling for the city attorney to fire an attorney that worked for an "anti-Muslim" group.

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A council for American and Islamic relations is calling for the city attorney to fire an attorney that worked for an "anti-Muslim" group.

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