2013106/03 FROM:Jon Hoelter TO: Derrick Cunningham

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### 2013/06/03 FROM: Jon Hoelter TO: Derrick Cunningham

Hi Derrick,

In this fax, please find an electronic copy of a letter mailed to Secretary Poneman.

Thank you,



### Jon Hoelter Legislative Assistant Congressman Sean Duffy, WI 7th CD
1208 Longworth HOB 202-225-3365
Jon. Hoelter@mail.house.gov 

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