WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Arnold Palmer became the sixth athlete to earn a Congressional Gold Medal at a ceremony on Wednesday where the golfing great and humanitarian made light of the divided U.S. lawmakers who gave him the award. Congress bestowed Palmer, 83, with its highest civilian award in "recognition of his service to the country in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship". To be sure, this, one of the most unpopular and unproductive congresses in history, came together to salute this king of swing. ...
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