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Published 1/20/2009 at Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama reaffirmed on Tuesday his pledge to invest in the U.S. military and review major weapons programs, vowing to end abuses and cost overruns in the current defense procurement system.
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