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Article: PRESIDENT HONORS NATION'S TOP SCIENTISTS AND INNOVATORS

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September 20, 2009
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ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 18 -- The National Science Foundation issued the following press release:

President Obama named nine 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.

"These scientists, engineers and inventors are national icons, embodying the very best of American ingenuity and inspiring a new generation of thinkers and innovators," said President Obama. "Their extraordinary achievements ...

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