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- ↑ Bridges, Tyler (2013-04-05). "Once called governor's 'lap dog,' House speaker yanks on his leash". The Lens NOLA. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ↑ "Chuck Kleckley Receives Honorary Doctorate From McNeese". McNeese State University. 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ↑ "Speaker Kleckley responds to teacher recall efforts". KPLCTV. 2012-04-16. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ↑ bureau, Capitol news (2012-11-15). "Kleckley: Waive fine on teachers in recall". The Advocate. Retrieved 2024-02-18.