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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, 2nd from left, is joined on stage by performers Sir Tom Jones, Annie Lennox, Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John at the conclusion of the Queen's Jubilee Concert in front of Buckingham Palace, London, Monday, June 4, 2012. The concert is a part of four days of celebrations to mark the queen's 60-year reign. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)

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"[Republicans] don't want to be drawn into a conversation on this issue and they're hoping the vote gets drowned out." Sen. Charles E. Schumer, New York Democrat.

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Pro-wrestling executive Linda McMahon greets former Rep. Christopher Shays before a campaign debate in April. Both are seeking the Republican nomination to succeed retiring Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman, Connecticut independent. The primary vote is in August. (Associated Press)

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D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray arrives to offer remarks Monday on the city's participation in Secure Communities, a federal program aimed at deporting criminal illegal aliens. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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On the steps of the John A. Wilson Building on Monday, Arash Karimi of the District lets his views be known as D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray outlines the city's response to the federal Secure Communities program, which kicks in Tuesday. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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From right, Sir Paul McCartney and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall join onstage Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, center, as she waves to spectators at the end of the Queen's Jubilee Concert in front of Buckingham Palace, London, Monday, June 4, 2012. The concert is a part of four days of celebrations to mark the 60-year reign of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. (Associated Press)

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Spectators watch fireworks, which brought to a close the Queen's Jubilee Concert in front of Buckingham Palace, London, Monday, June 4, 2012. The concert is a part of four days of celebrations to mark the 60 year reign of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attends the Diamond Jubilee concert in London. (AP Photo / Dave Thompson, Pool)

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Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Gary Barlow onstage at the Queen's Jubilee Concert in front of Buckingham Palace, London. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)

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Kylie Minogue, centre, performs at the Queen's Jubilee Concert in front of Buckingham Palace. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)

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Sir Elton John performs at the Queen's Jubilee Concert in front of Buckingham Palace, London, Monday, June 4, 2012. (AP Photo / David Parker, pool)

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Will.I.am and Jessie J perform at the Queen's Jubilee Concert in front of Buckingham Palace, London. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)

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Sir Paul McCartney performs at the Queen's Jubilee Concert in front of Buckingham Palace, London. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)

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Stevie Wonder performs at the Queen's Jubilee Concert in front of Buckingham Palace, London, Monday, June 4, 2012. The concert is a part of four days of celebrations to mark the 60 year reign of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)

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Angelika Wagner from Ohio, United States, sits on the Mall while waiting for the start of a pop music concert at Buckingham Palace to help celebrate Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's 60-year reign during Diamond Jubilee celebrations in London. (AP Photo/Tim Hales)

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People with face masks of Queen Elizabeth II, center, Prince William, left, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge enjoy a street party in Sutton, south London. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

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People enjoy a street party in Croydon, south London to celebrate the Queen' Diamond Jubilee as Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is to attend later Monday a concert and to light a national beacon outside Buckingham Palace as part of a four-day Diamond Jubilee celebration . (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

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A street party to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee at Ashby De La Zouch, central England to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 60 years on the throne. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira/PA)