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“From cutting back on state contracts to reducing the number of state cars, We're making state government smaller, smarter, more efficient, and more accountable.”

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Jim Doyle, born on November 23, 1945, is an American politician who served as the Governor of Wisconsin. He was in office from 2003 to 2011. During his tenure, he advocated for policies such as healthcare reform, education reform, and environmental protection. more

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