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Article: PRESIDENT HONORS NATION'S TOP SCIENTISTS, INNOVATORS

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September 18, 2009
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The White House released the following press release:

President Obama today named nine eminent researchers as recipients of the National Medal of Science, and four inventors and one company as recipients of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the highest honors bestowed by the United States government on scientists, engineers, and inventors. The recipients will receive their awards on October 7 at a White House ceremony.

The National Medal of Science was created by statute in 1959 and is administered for the White House by the National Science Foundation. Awarded annually, the Medal recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to ...

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