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- ↑ "SESSION OF 2003 - 187TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2003-01-07.
- ↑ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Editorial Page, Gergely in the 35th / Matta should apologize for a deceptive campaign, April 27, 2006
- ↑ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ↑ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ↑ "Lawmaker pleads guilty in case linked to illegal gambling | National Post".
- ↑ "State Rep. Marc Gergely pleads guilty to corruption charges | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette".