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Election Spotlight Returns To Iowa

by Ari Shapiro, NPR
August 9, 2012

At the beginning of the presidential race, Iowa was among the most important states in the country. Now, after a few months out of the spotlight, it's the center of political attention again. Mitt Romney campaigned in Des Moines Wednesday. Barack Obama will be there next week.

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  • Morning Edition, August 9, 2012
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