Howto Import iPhoto with keywords into LightRoom

I have spent a significant amount of time organizing by keywords in iPhoto. I would like to completely migrate over to LightRoom, but I cannot seem to find how I can import an iPhoto Library's keywords along with the originals.
Anyone have suggestions? Is this a LightRoom 1.1 capability?
Thanks!
-Brett

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