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- 1 2 3 4 Cardona, Felisa (November 11, 2010), "Michael L. Bender to lead Colorado's top court", The Denver Post , retrieved June 22, 2012.
- ↑ Staff Writer (January 14, 1997). "On The Bench". Pueblo Chieftain.
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