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This seems very strange that a senator so “owned” by Paul Hubbert and Joe Reed and AEA only denies ever “participating.” Notice what he does not say! That gives me the impression that he knew of it’s existence…
No minutes for 2-year foundation meetings
The list also includes Sen. Lowell Barron, D-Fyffe, who denied ever “participating” although his name is on every foundation board list since 1998.