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Local Ky. Hero Lands D.C. Job

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Bowling Green, Ky., lawyer Chris McKinney has received many accolades over the years. He was named Kentucky Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year in 2007, received a Bronze Star for military service, and was featured on the “Heroes” segment for CNN’s Lou Dobbs Tonight show.

Now he is leaving the law firm English, Lucas, Priest, & Owsley for a job with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, WBKO reports.

McKinney told WKBO in a separate story that he felt his missions in Iraq and Afghanistan were important. “I was honored to do my duty.”

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