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Sallie Mae Compensation: William M. Diefenderfer III

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Born: May 3, 1945
Native of Wayne, PA
Current residence: Northern Virginia
Party Affiliation: Republican
Military service: US Army (1970-72)
University: BA, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA (1967)
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Current residence: Northern Virginia
Party Affiliation: Republican
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University: BA, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA (1967)
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