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ABBOTTS, THOMAS E MR WESTPORT, CT 06880 NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND$300 primary 10/15/08
Abbotts, Thomas Mr. Westport, CT 06880 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE (R)$300 primary 09/25/08
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