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GOP gubernatorial candidate responds to criticism

Source: Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier

Des Moines : IA : USA | 2 months ago

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During a visit to a Waterloo business, Bob Vander Plaats responded to criticisms leveled at him last week about his tenure as CEO of a nonprofit agency. Vander Plaats has repeatedly called himself a “turnaround CEO” for his work at Opportunities Unlimited.

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