Killing Our Troops for Earmarks - Iraq, Afghanistan, Edward M. Kennedy, World

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commonsensewonder.blogspot.com - 10/15/2009

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My headline might seem over the top but as a military history buff, soldiers often do die for lack of fuel, ammunition and proper training: Senators diverted $2.6 billion in funds in a defense spending bill to pet projects largely at the expense of accounts that pay for fuel, ammunition and ...

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