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Obamas to host dinner honoring Iraq veterans
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will host a Feb. 29 dinner at the White House honoring members of the armed forces who served in Iraq....

More cities consider parades for Iraq War vets

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ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A St. Louis parade welcoming home Iraq War and other post-Sept. 11 veterans was such a hit that at least 10 other cities around the country are considering similar celebrations....

Veterans share stories at Iraq War parade in Mo.

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ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Veterans who attended the nation's first major Iraq War parade Saturday in St. Louis said they appreciated the welcome home, even though some expected to be redeployed to Afghanistan or elsewhere in the coming months. Here are a few of their stories:...

Mayor Bloomberg: No NYC parade for Iraq War vets
NEW YORK (AP) -- New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says there will be no city parade for Iraq War veterans in the foreseeable future because of objections voiced by military officials....
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