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“Im not averse to helping Wall Street when it helps Main Street.”

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Ben Nelson, born on May 17, 1941, is a former Governor of Nebraska in the United States. He has held several significant positions in politics and has advocated for the interests of Nebraska at both the state and federal levels. more

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