WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 16: Musician Paul Simon, co-founder of the Children's Health Fund, talks with fans and supporters after an event to encourage politicians to not forget young people during the debate on health care reform at the U.S. Captiol September 16, 2009 in Washington, DC. The American Academy of Pediatrics have asked Congress for health insurance coverage for all children, ag-appropriate benefits and reasonable payment to assure real access to services. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 16: Musician Paul Simon, co-founder of the Children's Health Fund, talks with fans and supporters after an event to encourage politicians to not forget young people during the debate on health care reform at the U.S. Captiol September 16, 2009 in Washington, DC. The American Academy of Pediatrics have asked Congress for health insurance coverage for all children, ag-appropriate benefits and reasonable payment to assure real access to services.

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  1. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 26: The George Washington and Abraham Lincoln mascots lead the Statue of Liberty float during the 83rd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on the Streets of Manhattan on November 26, 2009 in New York City. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in Canada and the United States and traditionally it is a time to give thanks for the harvest.
  2. MATAKHAN, PAKTIKA - NOVEMBER 26: Members of the Afghan National Police are served an American Thanksgiving Day meal by SSG Kelly Rogne of Spokane, Washington with the Army's Blackfoot Company 1st Battalion 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment on November 26, 2009 in Matakhan, Afghanistan. The soldiers and there Afghan guests were served pre-packaged turkey breasts, cranberries and, potatoes, stuffing and pie.
  3. MATAKHAN, AFGHANISTAN - NOVEMBER 26: Members of the Afghan National Police are served an American Thanksgiving Day meal by SSG Kelly Rogne of Spokane, Washington with the Army's Blackfoot Company 1st Battalion 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment on November 26, 2009 in Matakhan, Afghanistan. The soldiers and there Afghan guests were served pre-packaged turkey breasts, cranberries, potatoes, stuffing and pie.
  4. A worker stands on oil well pipes at a factory in Huaibei, in central China's Anhui province, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. China criticized a U.S. decision to impose antidumping duties on Chinese-made pipes used by the oil and gas industry and appealed Wednesday to Washington to avoid protectionism. (AP Photo) ** CHINA OUT.
  5. Christopher Meyer, former British Ambassador to the U. S., left, arrives for the Iraq war inquiry in London, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. Meyer served as then-Prime Minister Tony Blair's envoy to Washington, and is due to testify before the Iraq war inquiry about Britain's relations with the United States in the run-up to the conflict, in the most sweeping inquiry by any nation involved in the Iraq war.
  6. Christopher Meyer, former British Ambassador to the U. S., arrives for the Iraq war inquiry in London, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. Meyer served as then-Prime Minister Tony Blair's envoy to Washington, and is due to testify before the Iraq war inquiry about Britain's relations with the United States in the run-up to the conflict, in the most sweeping inquiry by any nation involved in the Iraq war.
  7. Tareq Salahi (R) and his wife Michaele Salahi arrive for a state dinner in honor of India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the White House in Washington November 24, 2009. The Secret Service is investigating how the uninvited couple was admitted to U.S. President Barack Obama's White House state dinner, penetrating layers of security and mingling with VIP guests.
  8. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 25: Semyon Varlamov #40 of the Washington Capitals makes a save against the Buffalo Sabres at the Verizon Center on November 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  9. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 25: John Erskine #4 of the Washington Capitals collides with Mike Grier #25 of the Buffalo Sabres at the Verizon Center on November 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  10. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 25: Eric Fehr #16 of the Washington Capitals skates after the puck against the Buffalo Sabres at the Verizon Center on November 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  11. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 25: Patrick Kaleta #36 of the Buffalo Sabres handles the puck against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on November 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  12. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 25: Craig Rivet #52 of the Buffalo Sabres handles the puck against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on November 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  13. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 25: Tyler Myers #57 of the Buffalo Sabres battles for the puck with Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on November 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  14. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 25: Steve Montador #4 of the Buffalo Sabres collides with Mike Green #52 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on November 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  15. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 25: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals questions an official after receiving a boarding penalty and game misconduct during the game against the Buffalo Sabres at the Verizon Center on November 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  16. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 25: Chris Clark #17 of the Washington Capitals and Ryan Miller #30 of the Buffalo Sabres watch the puck hit the post in the third period at the Verizon Center on November 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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  1. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 16: (L-R) Rep. Dennis Moore (D-KS), television news icon Jane Pauley, music artist Paul Simon (2nd L), Children's Health Fund President Dr. Irwin Redlener, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), American Adademy of Pediatrics President David Tayloe and National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions President Larry McAndrews pose for photographs after an event to encourage politicians to not forget young people during the debate on health care reform with at the U.S. Captiol September 16, 2009 in Washington, DC. The American Academy of Pediatrics have asked Congress for health insurance coverage for all children, ag-appropriate benefits and reasonable payment to assure real access to services.
  2. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 16: Artist Paul Simon, co-founder of the Children's Health Fund, participates in an event to encourage politicians to not forget young people during the debate on health care reform at the U.S. Captiol September 16, 2009 in Washington, DC. The American Academy of Pediatrics have asked Congress for health insurance coverage for all children, ag-appropriate benefits and reasonable payment to assure real access to services.
  3. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 16: Artist Paul Simon, co-founder of the Children's Health Fund, hugs Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) as CHF Advisory Council Chair Jane Pauley (L) and American Academy of Pediatrics President David Tayloe look on during an event to encourage politicians to not forget young people during the debate on health care reform at the U.S. Captiol September 16, 2009 in Washington, DC. The American Academy of Pediatrics have asked Congress for health insurance coverage for all children, ag-appropriate benefits and reasonable payment to assure real access to services.
  4. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 16: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (R) celebrates television news icon and Children's Health Fund Advisory Council Chair Jane Pauley (L) and artist and CHF co-founder Paul Simon as American Academy of Pediatrics President David Tayloe (2nd R) looks on during an event to encourage politicians to not forget young people during the debate on health care reform at the U.S. Captiol September 16, 2009 in Washington, DC. The American Academy of Pediatrics have asked Congress for health insurance coverage for all children, ag-appropriate benefits and reasonable payment to assure real access to services.
  5. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 16: Artist Paul Simon, co-founder of the Children's Health Fund, participates in an event to encourage politicians to not forget young people during the debate on health care reform at the U.S. Captiol September 16, 2009 in Washington, DC. The American Academy of Pediatrics have asked Congress for health insurance coverage for all children, ag-appropriate benefits and reasonable payment to assure real access to services.
  6. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 16: Children's Health Fund co-foudners musician Paul Simon and CHF President Dr. Irwin Redlener wave to fans after an event to encourage politicians to not forget young people during the debate on health care reform at the U.S. Captiol September 16, 2009 in Washington, DC. The American Academy of Pediatrics have asked Congress for health insurance coverage for all children, ag-appropriate benefits and reasonable payment to assure real access to services.
  7. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 16: Musician Paul Simon, co-founder of the Children's Health Fund, talks with fans and supporters after an event to encourage politicians to not forget young people during the debate on health care reform at the U.S. Captiol September 16, 2009 in Washington, DC. The American Academy of Pediatrics have asked Congress for health insurance coverage for all children, ag-appropriate benefits and reasonable payment to assure real access to services.
  8. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 16: Musician Paul Simon (R), co-founder of the Children's Health Fund, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) pose for photographs after an event to encourage politicians to not forget young people during the debate on health care reform with at the U.S. Captiol September 16, 2009 in Washington, DC. The American Academy of Pediatrics have asked Congress for health insurance coverage for all children, ag-appropriate benefits and reasonable payment to assure real access to services.
  9. US President Barack Obama signs the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 as US Defense Secretary Robert Gates (L) and members of the US Congress look on October 28, 2009 in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC.
  10. Pakistani Shiite Muslims carry a burning US flag as they shout slogans during a protest against the US Kerry-Lugar Bill in Karachi on October 9, 2009. Pakistan's parliament resumed debate on a massive US aid package after rifts opened up between the military and the government over strings attached to the funding. In an unusual public statement late October 7, top military commanders including the army chief said they had 'serious concerns' about the bill, which hinges some aid on hard-up Pakistan's efforts to battle Islamist extremism. US Congress last week voted to triple aid to Pakistan to 7.5 billion dollars over the next five years, part of US President Barack Obama's plan to battle militancy through development and fostering democratic institutions.
  11. A Pakistani Shiite Muslim man torches an US flag during a protest against the US Kerry-Lugar Bill in Karachi on October 9, 2009. Pakistan's parliament resumed debate on a massive US aid package after rifts opened up between the military and the government over strings attached to the funding. In an unusual public statement late October 7, top military commanders including the army chief said they had 'serious concerns' about the bill, which hinges some aid on hard-up Pakistan's efforts to battle Islamist extremism. US Congress last week voted to triple aid to Pakistan to 7.5 billion dollars over the next five years, part of US President Barack Obama's plan to battle militancy through development and fostering democratic institutions.
  12. A Pakistani Shiite Muslim man carries a burning US flag during a protest against the US Kerry-Lugar Bill in Karachi on October 9, 2009. Pakistan's parliament resumed debate on a massive US aid package after rifts opened up between the military and the government over strings attached to the funding. In an unusual public statement late October 7, top military commanders including the army chief said they had 'serious concerns' about the bill, which hinges some aid on hard-up Pakistan's efforts to battle Islamist extremism. US Congress last week voted to triple aid to Pakistan to 7.5 billion dollars over the next five years, part of US President Barack Obama's plan to battle militancy through development and fostering democratic institutions.
  13. The seat of US Representative Joe Wilson, Republican of South Carolina, remains empty on September 10, 2009 at the Congressional Oversight Committee at the US Capitol. Wilson yelled 'You lie' at US President Barack Obama on September 9 during his speech to the US Congress. Wilson has apologized for the remark.
  14. Vice President Joe Biden (L) talks with U.S. Congressman John Lewis (D-GA) (Top R) and U.S. Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) (Front R) before the start of U.S. President Barack Obama's health care reform speech to a joint session of the U.S. Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, September 9, 2009.
  15. BOSTON - AUGUST 29: Members of the US Congress enter the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help for the funeral of Senator Edward Kennedy August 29, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. Kennedy, youngest sibling to brothers President John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy, died of brain cancer August 25.
  16. Protestors hold signs behind Richard Fuld, Chairman and Chief Executive of Lehman Brothers Holdings, as he takes his seat to testify at a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on the causes and effects of the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy, on Capitol Hill in Washington, October 6, 2008. Fuld told Congress on Monday that U.S. banking regulators knew exactly how Lehman was pricing its distressed assets and about its liquidity in the months before its collapse. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst.

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