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U.S. Soldier Killed in Baghdad Grenade Attack

Dr. Abdul Jabar of Fallujah Hospital, left, and U.S. Army Maj. Mark Passamonti talk about getting a new X-ray machine for the hospital.
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Dr. Abdul Jabar of Fallujah Hospital, left, and U.S. Army Maj. Mark Passamonti talk about getting a new X-ray machine for the hospital.

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Eric Westervelt is a San Francisco-based senior editor-correspondent for NPR's National Desk.
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