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Trump, 2020 Dem contenders tout efforts to boost veterans By HOPE YEN and HUNTER WOODALL ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — On Veterans Day, President Donald Trump paid tribute to America's troops at a New York City parade as top 2020 Democratic candidates outlined their plans for the Department of Veterans Affairs, such as naming a woman to run the agency for the first time. The Democratic proposals, coming two days before historic impeachment hearings, sought to highlight policy differences with the embattled president before a key bloc of voters. "The president has let veterans down," said Democrat Pete Buttigieg, the 37-yearold mayor of South Bend, Indiana. Continued on Next Page
Daniel Garcia with McAllen Police Department Honor Guard bows his head during a moment of silence at the Veterans Day Ceremonies at the Veterans War Memorial on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 in McAllen, Texas. Associated Press