Mark Butler | |
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Labor Commissioner of Georgia | |
Assumed office January 10, 2011 | |
Governor | Nathan Deal Brian Kemp |
Preceded by | Mike Thurmond |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Auburn University |
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