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Ethics board fines WA Sen. Dhingra after abortion news conference
The Washington Legislative Ethics Board has fined state Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond, $250 for using public resources at a speaking
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Ethics board fines WA Sen. Dhingra after abortion news conference
The Washington Legislative Ethics Board has fined state Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond, $250 for using public resources at a speaking
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