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Indiana Week in Review - Phil Hinkle Scandal - August 26, 2011
August 28, 2011
The House Speaker wants Phil Hinkle to quit. Why the scandal-plagued lawmaker hangs on. A class action lawsuit against the State Fair, school takeovers and a visit by the RNC chairman. That, plus Danica's future and more.
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