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Jim DeMint Ousted From Heritage Foundation In Major Shake-Up

The move comes amid growing concerns over the direction of the influential conservative think tank, which the former South Carolina senator had led the past four years.

Jim DeMint has been ousted as president of the Heritage Foundation, amid growing concerns over the direction of the influential conservative think tank.

While several news organizations had reported in recent days that his departure was imminent, Heritage's board of trustees did not mince words in a statement Tuesday confirming that the former South Carolina

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