State Sen. Becky Lourey to join Sheehan vigil near Bush's home

by Cathy Wurzer, Minnesota Public Radio

State Sen. Becky Lourey, DFL-Kerrick, whose son Matt was killed in Iraq earlier this year, is going to Crawford, Texas to join Cindy Sheehan's protest outside President Bush's ranch. Sheehan, whose son Casey also died in Iraq, has been leading a vigil for the past 11 days. She is asking to speak with President Bush about her son's death. Sen. Lourey says she decided to join Sheehan's vigil during a public appearance over the weekend.