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Iraq war veterans lead protest at Democratic convention

 

Published 8/28/2008 at L.A. Times - Politics

The group calls for Barack Obama to end U.S. involvement in Iraq and improve healthcare for veterans. After a march ending at the Pepsi Center, they ask to read their letter at the podium. > About 50 Iraq war veterans led a parade of thousands of demonstrators this afternoon in a boisterous march that is Denver's largest protest this week. (link)

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