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Denver Gears Up for Democratic Convention

City has enlisted 25,000 volunteers, raised millions for DNC

By Caroline Zimmerman, Newser User

Posted Aug 24, 2008 6:06 PM CDT

(Newser) – The Democratic convention is ready to roll in Denver tomorrow despite a few hiccups, like the 1,500 anti-war marchers who gathered outside the Pepsi Center today, the Denver Post reports. But the "Recreate 68" protesters dispersed when asked by police, returning the spotlight... Read full story »

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