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McCain, Obama Spar Over Veterans

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The McCain camp lashes out at Obama following afternoon speech:

“It is absurd for Barack Obama to question John McCain's commitment to America's veterans, when Obama himself voted against funding our nation's veterans, and troops in the field during a time of war." Full response here.

Comes after Obama criticizes McCain for not supporting the 21st century GI Bill: "...He is one of the few Senators of either party who oppose this bill because he thinks it's too generous." Full remarks here.

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