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Vice President Joe Biden talks with the mother of an athlete during the Special Olympics ice skating pairs competition on Thursday in Boise. During a speech, he said the Obama administration was committed to programs designed to improve the livelihood of Americans with disabilities and special needs. He lauded the bravery, tenacity and grit of the competitors. Biden arrived in Boise to take part in the festivities of the Special Olympics. Dan Popkey’s story for the Idaho Statesman here. (AP Photo/Matt Cilley)
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