Barack Obama: US Senator from Illinois
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The life and work of Barack Obama, U.S. Senator from Illinois is presented with reference to his career and achievements. He emerged from a hard-fought March 2004 primary campaign to become the Democrat's choice to fill the Illinois US Senate seat being vacated by retiring Republican Peter Fitzgerald.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2005
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Sales, Nykesha
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Nykesha Sales was the all-time scoring leader in women's basketball at the University of Connecticut, although the way she accomplished the feat in 1998 was marred by controversy. She now plays for the Orlando Miracle in the Women's National Basketball Assn.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1999
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Colvin, Shawn
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Colvin has become successful only after spending more than 10 years of her career as singer and songwriter. Colvin, who is a contract singer and composer of the Columbia Records, has already received three Grammy Awards.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1999
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