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Article: U.S. troops speak against Iraq war: Service members use protection under whistle-blower laws to encourage Congress to pull American forces out of Iraq.
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- Daily Press (Newport News, VA)
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- October 26, 2006
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Byline: Stephanie Heinatz
Oct. 26--More than 200 active-duty service members are publicly asking their congressional representatives to end the occupation of Iraq and promptly bring American troops home. Their action marks the first time since the United States invaded Iraq in 2003 that men and women still in uniform have publicly and collectively spoken out against operations there. They are doing so under the Military Whistle-Blower Protection Act, which says active duty, National Guard and Reserve forces can communicate with their legislators without fear of reprisal.
In a conference call Wednesday with reporters, three of the troops ...