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Pamela Atkinson, adviser to governors and friend to the poor, dies – Deseret News

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MDT See More Deseret News Stories In Search View 2 Comments Share Pamela Atkinson poses for a portrait in her home in Salt Lake City on Friday, March 7, 2025. Laura Seitz, Deseret News By Lois M. Collins Lois is a longtime Deseret News special projects and family issues reporter, including health, parenting, aging and policy.

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