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Deborah F. Rutter, President, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, left, and her husband, Peter Ellefson arrive for the Medallion Ceremony honoring the recipients of the 44th Annual Kennedy Center
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New president Deborah Rutter is Kennedy Center's breath of fresh air from Windy City - The Washington Post
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Fire Kennedy Center chief who sacked the National Symphony after getting $25M in virus relief - Washington Times
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The Kennedy Center on Twitter: "A Statement from Chairman David M. Rubenstein & President Deborah F. Rutter Regarding the 2017 Kennedy Center Honors https://t.co/YdkyryF3s7" / Twitter
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Photo: Deborah Rutter arrives for Kennedy Center Honors Gala in Washington DC - WAP20171203513 - UPI.com
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Kennedy Center president Deborah F. Rutter speaks at the National Press Club - Oct. 15, 2014 - YouTube
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