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Robert Jones "Rob" Portman (born December 19, 1955) is a lawyer and the junior United States Senator from Ohio. He is a member of the Republican Party. He succeeded retiring Senator...

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    News Source: CNSNews.com | 3 days ago
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    News Source: The Hill | 4 days ago
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    News Source: SF Gate | 5 days ago
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    News Source: The Hill | 6 days ago
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    News Source: The New York Times | 6 days ago
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    News Source: United Press International | 6 days ago
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    News Source: SF Gate | 6 days ago
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    News Source: SF Gate | 8 days ago
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