By Angela Hatton
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Benton, KY – The American Legion Boys Nation gathers rising high school seniors from 49 states for a week of mock legislative politics in Washington D.C. Alumni of the program include former President Bill Clinton and U.S. Senator Max Baucus. The young men are selected from another American Legion activity, the Boys State. Participants hold offices, draft bills, and argue out compromises on the senate and house floors. Only two members of each Boys State move on to participate in Boys Nation. Marshall County High School senior Cale Merrick of Benton goes to the capitol as a delegate at the end of this month. Angela Hatton spoke with Merrick ahead of the trip.