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'Joe the plumber' faces scrutiny

He is unlicensed, owes back taxes

Joe Wurzelbacher was a key player in the debate. Joe Wurzelbacher was a key player in the debate.
Globe Staff / October 17, 2008

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Joe the plumber's 15 minutes of fame took a sour turn yesterday. The star of Wednesday night's presidential debate, Joe Wurzelbacher, appeared on several national TV news shows and both campaigns kept mentioning him. But it was reported that he doesn't have a plumber's license and owes back taxes to the state of Ohio. (Full article: 497 words)

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