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Rev. Lowery Slams Bush Policies at King Service [5min]

The Rev. Joseph Lowery, a longtime friend of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his widow Coretta Scott King, noted in his speech at Mrs. King's funeral that she opposed the war in Iraq. Lowery also criticized President Bush's commitment to the poor. Ed Gordon talks with the pastor about his controversial comments.
Read entire article at NPR "News & Notes with Ed Gordon"