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Among the weeds choking out growth and good government are the hundreds of boards, commissions, and advisory committees that have sprouted over the years. They devour time, money, and energy far beyond any real contribution they make.

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Mitch Daniels
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: April 7
Former Governor Of Indiana
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