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From NBC/NJ's Mike MemoliWASHINGTON -- A group of women leaders spoke at length this morning with Obama about a number of key concerns, including health care and pay equity. But no conversation with any group these days could go without some discussion of running mates, and one participant said that Obama was encouraged to put Hillary Clinton on the ticket. “It was mentioned very briefly,” said Ellen Malcolm of EMILY’s List, one of about 30 women part of the discussion. “I think everybody realizes...( read more ) (link)

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