Chellie Pingree, President and CEO of Common Cause
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Chellie Pingree was elected president and chief executive officer of Common Cause, which is a nonpartisan, nonprofit citizens' watchdog organization in Washington D.C. that was founded by John Cardner in 1970. Pingree oversees Common Cause's finances, public communications, and programs, and mobilizes citizens to take initiative to speak out on issues regarding civil rights, corporate accountability, and ethical practices in government.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2005
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Rogers, Will, Jr
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Will Rogers Jr died on Jul 9, 1993. Rogers was a newspaper publisher, actor, liberal Democratic politician and activist for Native American causes.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1993
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