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Investigation uncovers phony law enforcement agency at Navy yard that spent $21M on weapons, vehicles

by Brian Seay

About half the money was spent on labor over more than a decade, and at least $4 million worth of vehicles are still missing.

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AM General nabs $2.2B deal to produce Humvees for U.S. allies

by Brian Seay

The South Bend-basd company will manufacture 11,560 new Humvees over the next five years, according to the Department of Defense.

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Citing Ferguson, lawmaker to introduce bill to curb DoD gear for police agencies

by Chris Eger

A lawmaker is calling on Congress to restrict a Department of Defense program that provides surplus military equipment to law enforcement agencies.

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