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# Nicole Kaeding 

Former Budget Analyst 

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Nicole Kaeding was a budget analyst for the Cato Institute and focused on federal and state spending policy. Nicole’s articles have appeared in the *Chicago Tribune*, *The Hill*, *National Review Online*, and other publications. Previously, she was the state policy manager for the Americans for Prosperity Foundation, where she oversaw the organization’s activities in 34 states. Before that, Nicole was a manager and bank officer at Fifth Third Bancorp for six years and a financial adviser at American Express.

Kaeding graduated from Miami University with bachelor’s degrees in finance and political science, and holds a master’s degree in economics from DePaul University.

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