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(NEW) Kevin interviews Tim Riker, a Maryland School for the Deaf alum whose hard work paid off. The Georgetown University graduate has won awards for his deaf business ideas, and now is a financial advisor for brokerage firm Edward-Jones. What does Tim love and hate about his job? How is he empowering Deaf people in the DC area? Visit: http:\/\/www.i711.com\/my711.php?tab=2&cat=employment <\/p>\n

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