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Iran War Votes in Congress Become a Focal Point for Campaign Ad Attacks

WASHINGTON (AP) — In Wisconsin, a narrator complains that “groceries, utilities, everything's getting more expensive and Congressman (Derrick) Van Orden is adding to the list. He voted for the costly Iran war and spiking gas prices."

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U.S. News & World Report· Oct 17, 4:05 AMIran War Votes in Congress Become a Focal Point for Campaign Ad AttacksAlso ran in EUROPE SAYS, SFGATE, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, WDIV ClickOnDetroit

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