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Thursday’s Press vs. Lawmakers Spelling Bee Brought Levity to Tense Week

By Margaret Spencer
Posted September 28, 2018 at 5:45pm

By Margaret Spencer

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The annual National Press Club spelling bee was held Thursday evening, pitting lawmakers against media. Watch for hidden vowels, near misses, and the winning word from The Washington Post’s Alexandra Petri.

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