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12/13/04: Gov. Ventura & IAVA Vet Demand Government Accountability on Troop Protection | Print |  Email
Former Governor Jesse Ventura and Iraq vet Andrew Borene, advisors to IAVA will attend a rally and press conference regarding issues involving Minnesota's service members and make demands for an investigation into the shortages and insufficient production of armored humvees.
Minneapolis, MN – Former Governor Jesse Ventura and Iraq vet Andrew Borene, advisors to Operation Truth (www.optruth.org), a national non-partisan advocacy organization for America's newest veterans and soldiers, will attend a rally and press conference regarding issues involving Minnesota's service members and make demands for an investigation into the shortages and insufficient production of armored humvees.


Who:
Jesse Ventura, Former MN Governor, Operation Truth Advisor
Andrew Borene, Operation Truth Advisor and Iraq War Veteran
Karma Kumlin, spouse of MN reservist currently serving in Iraq
Wes Skoglund, MN State Senator, National Guard Veteran


What: Press Conference to demand accountability on troop protection in Iraq

Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2004, Noon

Location: Steps of the State Capitol in Saint Paul
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