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- ↑ Project Vote Smart – Rep. Peter DeGraaf Biography
- ↑ Rep. Peter DeGraaf official campaign website Archived November 27, 2008, at the Library of Congress Web Archives
- ↑ "Kansas backs bill restricting abortion coverage". Associated Press. May 13, 2011. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
- ↑ Jen Phillips (May 24, 2011). "Venn Diagram: Rape vs. Flat Tire". Mother Jones. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
- ↑ "Kansas Legislature – Bills Introduced by Member". Archived from the original on May 5, 2009. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
- ↑ Follow the Money – 2008 Campaign Contributions