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Peace activists hold vigils after 5 years in Iraq

Wednesday marks the five-year anniversary since the U.S. invaded Iraq and many local peace activists say they are still calling for the troops to come home. Peace groups planned vigils across Long Island

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Mar 19, 2008, 5:46 PM

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