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- ↑ "Pension beneficiary changes OK'd by House".
- ↑ "Bill creating support group for firefighters signed into law". 13 March 2019.
- ↑ "Kentucky House Democrats pitch alternative pension bill that protects benefits".
- ↑ "About Buddy Wheatley for State Representative".