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By Lynn Sweet

WASHINGTON–Gov. Pat Quinn lands here Saturday to attend the National Governors Association winter meeting, which runs through Monday.

On Sunday evening, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle host a dinner for the governors at the White House. On Monday, the governors meet with Obama and Vice President Joe Biden at White House.

Quinn cut a day off of the annual meeting to remain in Illinois; Obama met with Democratic governors on Friday.

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