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NO LIES RADIO will broadcast LIVE the Winter Soldier hearing on Capitol Hill, where nine members of Iraq Veterans Against the War will testify under oath before the Congressional Progressive Caucus about rules of engagement, the killing and abuse of civilians, the use of drop weapons, and the true consequences of the troop "surge". The coverage of the special hearing to the Congressional Progressive Caucus will be hosted by Aimee Allison and Aaron Glantz of KPFA, part of the team that recently was nominated for a Project Censored award for KPFA's coverage of the Winter Soldier gathering in Silver Springs, Maryland this March.
Hearing participants will include CPC Co-Chairs Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey, Barbara Lee, and Maxine Waters.
This broadcast is another program in NO LIES RADIO/KPFA/Pacifica's recent coverage of returning veterans' issues, including "Winter Soldier: Iraq and Afghanistan" and "The Crisis in Veterans' Healthcare."
IVAW Testifiers: Jason Lemieux, Former Marine Corp Sergeant Scott Ewing, Former Army Cavalry Scout Geoffrey Millard, Former Army National Guard Kristofer Goldsmith, Former Army Sergeant Vincent Emanuele, Former Marine Corp James Gilligan, Former Marine Corp Corporal Adam Kokesh, Former Marine Corp Sergeant Sergio Kochergin, Former Scout/Sniper Marine Corp Luis Montalvan, Former U.S. Army Captain
Iraq War Vets to Testify in Congress
Viewing the Hearing Live:
IVAW is still in negotiations with CSPAN to cover the hearing live. Check Capital Hearings for the schedule. IVAW will also post the video of the hearing shortly after its conclusion.
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