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STEIGER Sam , a Representative from Arizona; born in New York City, March 10,
1929; attended grade and high schools in New York City; attended Cornell
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completed preparatory studies;
studied law;
was admitted to the bar in 1843 and commenced…
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immigrated to the United States in 1841 and settled in the State of New York; attended…
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