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so that he could employ his own son, Corey Edsall. Aresimowicz introduced this legislation that created a loophole for Edsall's son after Edsall spoke to him about the matter. Aresimowicz commented that “As a head coach for over 20 years I've talked to other coaches who say Corey is a first class
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