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The award has repeatedly been granted in way to insult a disfavored scientist by honoring a less deserving person for the same achievement.  The insult is enhanced by giving the typically three-person shared award to only two recipients, creating an embarrassing omission for the third, as in the case of the awards that should have gone to Fred Hoyle and Raymond Damadian.  

The award has repeatedly been granted in way to insult a disfavored scientist by honoring a less deserving person for the same achievement.  The insult is enhanced by giving the typically three-person shared award to only two recipients, creating an embarrassing omission for the third, as in the case of the awards that should have gone to Fred Hoyle and Raymond Damadian.  

Frequently the award is given as a reward to a liberal politician or diplomat, such as [[Al Gore]], given at a time to possibly boost his chances for becoming president.  Most recently the award has been the subject of an investigation for corruption.

Frequently the award is given as a reward to a liberal politician or diplomat, such as [[Al Gore]], given at a time to possibly boost his agenda.  Most recently the award has been the subject of an investigation for corruption.

==Nomination and Selection==

==Nomination and Selection==