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Also Known As Newton Leroy Gingrich • Newton Leroy McPherson
Born June 17, 1943 (age 83) • Harrisburg • Pennsylvania
Title / Office House of Representatives (1979-1999), United States
Political Affiliation Republican Party
Role In Contract with America • United States presidential election of 2012

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