Charlotte

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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D- Fla., Chair of the Democratic National Committee gavels in the Democratic National Convention at the Time Warner Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. (Andrew Geraci/ The Washington Times)

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First lady Michelle Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention on Sept. 4, 2012, its opening night, at the Time Warner Arena in Charlotte, N.C. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

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Bedbugs, like those shown here, have been reported at nine of the hotels being used for the Democratib National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. (Associated Press)

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Duke Energy Corporate Headquarters in a Charlotte, N.C. Duke Energy Corp. announced Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, that it is buying Progress Energy Inc. for more than $13 billion in stock in a deal that would create one of the nation's largest utilities.(AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)