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William Ogden "Doc" Farber was an American political scientist,professor emeritus at the University of South Dakota,and founder of the South Dakota Legislative Research Council. Notable protégés that credit his teachings as influences include Tom Brokaw,Al Neuharth,Dennis Daugaard,Dusty Johnson,and Pat O'Brien.
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- ↑ "Representative Dennis Johnson". North Dakota Legislative Branch. North Dakota Legislative Council. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ↑ "Dennis Johnson, North Dakota Representative". Balletopedia. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
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