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- ↑ Kevin Sack (2000-10-14). "THE 2000 CAMPAIGN: THE GORE FAMILY; Gore's Brother-in-Law Plays Crucial Role in the Campaign". The New York Times . Retrieved 2018-08-04.
- ↑ "Day 4 Coverage Tentative Schedule of Events". www.dems2000.com. Archived from the original on 2000-08-18. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
- ↑ "Brother-in-law more like a brother: He's Gore's adviser, closest friend | The Seattle Times". archive.seattletimes.com. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ↑ "Bradley Welcomes Frank Hunger as Counsel in Nashville Office". www.bradley.com. Retrieved 2022-03-29.