CD023: Boston Marathon

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CD023: Boston Marathon

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Apr 17, 2013

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This episode is dedicated to my family, friends, and neighbors in Boston.

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Apr 17, 2013

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Congressional Dish is a twice-monthly podcast that aims to draw attention to where the American people truly have power: Congress. From the perspective of a fed up taxpayer with no allegiance to any political party, Jennifer Briney will fill you in on the must-know information about what our representatives do AFTER the elections and how their actions can and will affect our day to day lives. Hosted by @JenBriney. Links to information sources available at www.congressionaldish.com

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CD023: Boston Marathon

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