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Iowa, NH defend spots in presidential contests

Jul. 31, 2009
Republicans from Iowa and New Hampshire attending a GOP meeting in San Diego have defended their coveted early spots in presidential nominating contests. The moves come as national party leaders consider recommending a new pathway to the White House for the...
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch