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US Military Dead Surpasses 3000

2007-01-02

The number of US soldiers killed in Iraq passed 3,000 on New Years eve. The death toll reached 3,003 today - 30 more than died in the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. In addition, the Veterans Administration reports more than 150,000 soldiers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are receiving disability benefits. More than 70,000 have received treatment for mental health problems brought on by their war-time service. FSRN’s Aaron Glantz reports.

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