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- ↑ Novak, Bill (4 August 2016). "Former Walworth County official to head state's Department of Health Services". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- ↑ "Governor Walker Appoints Linda Seemeyer to Lead the Department of Health Services". State of Wisconsin. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
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