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Striking Writers Enlist Kids

Writers use Veterans Day to teach kids and garner attention

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 12, 2007 6:20 PM CST

(Newser) – Striking scribes took advantage of Veterans Day to bring their kids to picket lines in Los Angeles today, the AP reports. The move garnered attention and gave parents a chance to tutor youngsters in payments and residuals. "It's a little rude for the producers... Read full story »

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