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FBI questioned Nebraska election officials, party leaders following visit by international observers

• Chris Dunker | Lincoln Journal Star
• Jan 21, 2019
• Jan 21, 2019 Updated Dec 17, 2019
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Chris Dunker | Lincoln Journal Star

FBI agents questioned state and county election officials and state political party leaders about two international election observers who toured Nebraska before November's general election.

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