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Loretta Fuddy and Obama Birth Certificate

Loretta Fuddy, as the director of the Hawaii Department of Health, approved the release of President Barack Obama's long-form birth certificate in 2011 to address public questions about his birthplace.

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Who was Loretta Fuddy and her role in Obama birth certificate release?

Loretta Jean Fuddy was the director of the Hawaii Department of Health from 2011 until her death in 2013 and also served as mayor of Kalawao County under state law . As Hawaii’s health director she ap...