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BUSH ATTENDS BOOK GALA

President and Mrs. George W. Bush descend stairs at the Library of Congress following a program honoring authors at the National Book Festival Gala Dinner in Washington, DC, September 28, 2007. Also shown are Librarian of Congress James H. Billington and Mrs. Marjorie Billington. (UPI Photo/Martin H. Simon/Pool)

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