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- ↑ "1999 Regular Session (70th): January 13-July 5". Oregon State Archives. Retrieved 2008-08-20.
- ↑ "2003 Regular Session (72nd): January 13-August 27". Oregon State Archives. Retrieved 2008-08-20.
- ↑ Jerry Krummel News Release 08/08/2006 [ permanent dead link ]
- ↑ Rep Krummel to retire – The Oregon Catalyst
- ↑ Paul, Corey (August 19, 2008). "Wingard is appointed to legislative seat". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2008-08-20.