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

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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

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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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