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Obama and Clinton woo veterans at VFW convention
At Kansas City gathering, Obama and Clinton touted improved veterans care and VA reforms while facing mixed reactions over Iraq. Obama urged a twofold plan for stronger care and faster benefits, Clinton pledged gold standard health care and education housing support. Veterans stressed service needs, with Thomp son stressing security and Thompson warning against politics without security. The event drew about 3,000 attendees as Bush prepared to speak, with veterans voting trends cited as leaning Republican overall.
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Barack Obama
Fred Thompson
U.S
John McCain
Thompson
Iraq
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Obama
Clinton
Department of Veterans Affairs
White House
Veterans’ Agency
Department of Defense
VFW
Chris Taylor
Republican National Committee
Bush
Taylor
Army Field Artillery
Vietnam
Siler
Lawrence LeFebvre
Army