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Benjamin E. Sasse
Benjamin E. Sasse

Benjamin E. Sasse is an American politician born on February 22, 1972. He currently serves as a U.S. Senator representing the state of Nebraska. Sasse is a member of the Republican Party and has extensive experience in academia and education, having served as the president of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. more

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