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10 Arrested in Peace Protest at Sen. McCain’s Office

HeadlineFeb 06, 2007

On Capitol Hill, 10 peace activists were arrested on Monday after occupying the offices of Senator John McCain of Arizona. The activists tried to meet with one of McCain’s aides but were denied. The activists sang the names of 75 servicemembers from Arizona who have died in Iraq. The action was part of the newly launched Occupation Project. Activists plan to occupy the offices of lawmakers who refuse to pledge to vote against additional war funding.

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