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- ↑ 2011-2012 Michigan Manual: State Representative Deb Shaughnessy
- ↑ The Political Graveyard: Shaughnessy, Deb
- ↑ House Resolution 360 (2012): A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Deb Lynn Shaughnessy
- ↑ Wittrock, Angela (7 November 2012). "State Rep. Deb Shaughnessy, R-Charlotte, loses seat to challenger Theresa Abed". MLive Lansing.
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