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IVN will be on-scene at the RNC!

Chad Peace

Chad Peace

06 Jul 2012 — 1 min read
IVN will be on-scene at the RNC!

We are happy to announce that IVN contributor Chris Hinyub will be on-scene at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida at the end of August.

We are still trying to get someone out to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC begining September 3rd.  If you are a reporter interested in reporting for IVN at the DNC, contact us today!

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