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- ↑ Greiner, John; Clay, Nolan (September 25, 2004). "Investigation continues: Three felony charges still loom Impeached Fisher resigns". The Oklahoman . Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ↑ "Fisher impeached". Tulsa World . 9 September 2004. Retrieved 2 August 2024.