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Liz Carpenter Obit

Remembering the life and legacy of political speechwriter and humorist Liz Carpenter, who died today at age 89.

By Julie Moody, KUT News
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Remembering the life and legacy of political speechwriter and humorist Liz Carpenter, who died today at age 89.

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Julie Moody

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