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George Allen the Truman Crony Keeps Hidden in Plain Sight
Washington writer Thomas L. Stokes portrays George E. Allen as a long time political booster and friend of Presidents. The piece notes Allen’s expanding business ventures, past poker notoriety, and current low public profile amid administration sensitivity, including his role in oil pursuits in Yemen and a Cleveland tax suit.
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