You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
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Question: Category: THE STATE SHE GOVERNED 
Clue: Kathleen Sebelius, 2003 to 2009

Answer: kansas


Question: Category: EATING IN AMERICA 
Clue: Since overeating was a status symbol, early rulers of what's now this state often weighed over 400 lbs.

Answer: hawaii


Question: Category: HOMOPHONES 
Clue: A term used for Shakespeare, or the species of owl seen here

Answer:
bard/barred