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- ↑ Henderson, Alison (23 June 2016). "For Nowak, actions speak louder than words". Wisconsin Law Journal. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
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- ↑ Novak, Bill (17 June 2011). "Walker names attorney Ellen Nowak to Public Service Commission". Capitol Times. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
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