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It's that time of year again, when the days last a little longer, when cherry blossoms are blossoming, and Washington D.C. is giddily preparing itself for the most celebrities it will host all year.

Outgoing Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is being feted at a private dinner hosted by U.K. Foreign Secretary William Hague on Monday night. Invited guests include President Bill Clinton, ...