Around the Nation: July 31, 2007

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  1. National Cities for Peace Day
    • Washington, DC.
    • 11:45am

    March to the White House with nearly 260 cities nationwide that demand peace! Support the City Councilors, Mayors and residents of cities and towns that have passed anti-war resolutions or ballot initiatives. 11:45am: Gather at 13th & F streets; 12:00 National Press Club Press Conference on local costs of war, then we march! 2pm: Capitol Hill, locally elected officials' testimony on local costs of war; 3:30pm: Senatorial and Congressional visits to deliver resolutions; 5-7pm: Reception with Congressional Progressive Caucus, Capitol Hill. RSVP.

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