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We had a very difficult time picking a winner from the people who applied for the registration to Netroots Nation, but have finally made a decision.  We will be giving the free registration to Jennie Cauwels, of River Falls.  I want to thank everyone who applied, and I wish we had several more to give out, but money is as always tight over here. There were several other applicants who told compelling stories of their need and passion for going to Netroots Nation, if you did apply and did not win, it's certainly not because we didn't think you deserved to go, but for multiple reasons we chose Jennie as the winner.  All of you who applied gave us reasons to send you, and I wish we could give a sholarship to all of you.