Welfare scandal shines light on Brett Favre’s family man schtick
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Revelations about Green Bay Packers star Brett Favre's involvement in a Mississippi fraud scandal have caused a national stir.Read full article
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Welfare scandal shines light on Brett Favre’s family man schtick : America at Large: Former Green Bay Packers quarterback subject of fund lobbying scandal
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What national outlets are saying about ex-Packers QB Brett Favre and his involvement in the Mississippi welfare scandal
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Welfare scandal shines light on Brett Favre’s family man schtick : America at Large: Former Green Bay Packers quarterback subject of fund lobbying scandal
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