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From CBS News' John Bentley:

Fred Thompson came dangerously close to violating his "no silly hats" rule yesterday.

Stopping by a fire station in Waverly, Iowa, Thompson was offered a helmet by one of the firemen. He took the hat and looked like he was going to put it on, but then flashes of Michael Dukakis wearing a tank helmet must have run through his head.

He decided to offer it to his wife Jeri instead, who modeled it for the cameras.

You can watch what happened below:

From CBS News' Aaron Lewis:

MANCHESTER, N.H. - Today, Senator Edwards unveiled his plan to help those who are charged more for health care or are denied coverage for pre-existing conditions. Edwards is proposing a system that breeds competition between private health markets and public options.

Edwards also insisted that he would "use the power of the government" to negotiate drug prices. During a press conference here in New Hampshire, Edwards was asked how that's different from criticizing Obama for his willingness to negotiate with drug and insurance companies.

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