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“Life insurance companies are failing to pay out death benefits when they know the person is dead, and they're claiming they don't know.”

Quote by Lesley Stahl

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Lesley Stahl
Lesley Stahl

Lesley Stahl is an accomplished American journalist, renowned for her work on the '60 Minutes' program. Born on December 16, 1941, she became the first female anchor of the program in 1972. Stahl is praised for her in-depth investigative reporting and interviewing skills, with her career witnessing many significant events in American politics and society. more

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