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U.S. Rep. Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa, celebrates his victory over challenger Ed Fallon in the Democratic Primary, Tuesday June 3, 2008 in Des Moines, Iowa. Six-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Boswell easily defeated challenger Fallon in central Iowa’s 3rd...