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PHOTOS: President Obama Signs Patent Bill at Thomas Jefferson High School

School hosts Obama's ceremonial signing of the America Invents Act

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President Barack Obama came to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Friday morning for the ceremonial signing of the America Invents Act. The act is the largest overhaul of the United States patent system since the 1950s. The event was not open to the public, but students were able to attend.

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