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Police violence rocks Philadelphia as anxious protesters prepare to descend on the city for the Republican National Convention.

Friday, Jul 14, 2000 11:08 PM UTC
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Howard Altman is an award-winning journalist and news editor at Philadelphia City Paper.

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