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Medics Question Use of Less Lethal Weapons Medics Question Use of Less Lethal Weapons
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More at http://www.theuptake .org. Medics from the North Star Health Collective, who tended to injured protesters, police and media point out that less lethal weapons have maimed and killed people in the past. Garth Kahl, EMT and volunteer firefighter, claims the actions of the police using these weapons often "exacerbated" the situation.

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Iraq Veteran Calling On Obama At DNC Iraq Veteran Calling On Obama At DNC
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More at http://www.theuptake .org. One of our Uptake correspondents, Corrine, captured this young veteran's attempt at getting the attention, and hopefully an ear, of the delegates inside; his message, stop the war in Iraq. These are highlights from our live streaming cameras that roaming around the DNC, bringing the convention to you. Tune into theuptake.org to see the latest live clips!

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McCain Arrives For The RNC in Minneapolis-PG-13 Version McCain Arrives For The RNC in Minneapolis-PG-13 Version
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More at http:/www.theuptake. org. With no fanfare "John McCain" has arrived at the site of the Republican National Convention. The UpTake's Ken Avidor followed the Senator around and got an exclusive interview on the low-tech way McCain will use to announce his Vice Presidential choice.

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Media Trapped At The DNC Media Trapped At The DNC
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More at http://www.theuptake .org.

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LIVECAM: Lawyers\ LIVECAM: Lawyers' Conference Interrupted by Riot Police
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More at http://www.theuptake .org. From our livecam: Riot cops in full gear go up to Mayor office to "check in" with peaceful lawyers and journalists. Make sure to watch the last four minutes.

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DEVELOPING: Detainee alleges torture in Ramsey County jail DEVELOPING: Detainee alleges torture in Ramsey County jail
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Elliot Hughes recounts allegations of torture while being detained in Ramsey County Jail. Hughes was detained during an RNC08 protest after reportedly colliding with a police bicycle on accident. He was sent to Regions Hospital for treatment and later released without charges. We are actively investigating these claims. Stay tuned for more.

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Trapped Between Police, Protestors And Pyrotechnics Trapped Between Police, Protestors And Pyrotechnics
Posted by: Veracifier

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More at http://www.theuptake .org. Outside the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, UpTake Journalists Corrine McDermid and Oliver Dykstra find themselves caught between police and protesters when there are suddenly explosions.
Video edited by Michael McIntee.

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UpTake Team Surrounded By Police UpTake Team Surrounded By Police
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More at http://www.theuptake .org From our live cam: Corrine McDermid, Chuck Olsen and Noah Kunin are on site for what's supposed to be the largest protest at the RNC.

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Lawyer in handcuffs-Police raid RNC journalist\ Lawyer in handcuffs-Police raid RNC journalist's house
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More from http://www.theuptake .org. St. Paul police raided several homes of RNC protesters this morning. The UpTake's Noah Kunin was on the scene of a St. Paul raid.

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Ron Paul Votes NO BAILOUT (Speech on the House Floor) (9-29-08) Ron Paul Votes NO BAILOUT (Speech on the House Floor) (9-29-08)
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September 29, 2008, U.S. House of Representatives. Ron Paul [R-TX] votes NO on the bailout bill.

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Coleman: Most Balllot Challenges Will Be Dimissed Coleman: Most Balllot Challenges Will Be Dimissed
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Sen. Norm Coleman returned to Minnesota to visit an Xcel Energy nuclear plant training facility after several days working in Washington D.C. This was one of the first opportunities reporters had to question Coleman on the ongoing recount. Sen. Coleman discusses ballot challenges and nuclear energy.

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In the Chaos of the Protest In the Chaos of the Protest
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More at http://www.theuptake .org. From our live cam: Corrine McDermid and Noah Kunin are on site for what's supposed to be the largest protest at the RNC.

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RNC Security Response: Rubber Bullets and Smoke Bombs RNC Security Response: Rubber Bullets and Smoke Bombs
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This is raw, zoomed footage of a rubber bullet being fired at close range at protesters. A smoke and tear gas bomb goes off a bit later. Watch out for more coverage at The UpTake.

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Ron Paul: We need fiscal conservatism; and politicians cannot plan the economy Ron Paul: We need fiscal conservatism; and politicians cannot plan the economy
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CNNs Kiran Chetry talked to Ron Paul about his views on the economic crisis and bailout plan.
Ron Paul: We need fiscal conservatism; politicians cannot plan the economy; and limited government is the cure for a sick USA.
This video is from CNNs American Morning, broadcast October 17, 2008. ''

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Citizen Kate:  Stars, Stripes and Mace Citizen Kate: Stars, Stripes and Mace
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More at http://www.theuptake .org. Citizen Kate found herself in the middle of a protest during the RNC in St. Paul. She interviews protesters and members of the National Lawyer Guild, and discovers the key to staying out of cuffs: your wardrobe.

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