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- ↑ https://www.deseret.com/2008/12/4/20289412/volume-crafted-with-long-shelf-life-in-mind/
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerdeery/
- ↑ "Meet the candidates running for Indiana Senate District 23". 21 October 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Spencer Deery announces his state Senate campaign" . Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Spencer Deery" . Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Meet Spencer" . Retrieved April 3, 2023.
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