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First Cut: Family breaks silence on MP's hospitalisation

Source: ABC News
Published: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 6:51 AEST
Expires: Monday, November 3, 2008 6:51 AEST

Tasmanian Government Minister Paula Wriedt's family refuses to comment on speculation she attempted suicide yesterday but says she has been under a lot of personal and political pressure.

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