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Family responsibility, yes, and always. Family bankruptcy due to the cruel rules of government, no.
Barbara Mikulski
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Barbara Mikulski
Age: 88
Born: 1936
Born: July 20
Politician
Social Worker
United States Senator
University Teacher
Baltimore
Maryland
Barbara Ann Mikulski
Barbara A. Mikulski
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