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Catholic Conference
Thomas F. O'Mara
March 23, 2011
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PUBLIC POLICY DAY--Archbishop of New York Timothy M. Dolan met with state legislators, including Senator O'Mara, in Albany on Tuesday, March 8th as part of the New York State Catholic Conference's 2011 Public Policy Day.
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