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September 22, 2020 06:45 pm GMT
Original Link: https://boingboing.net/2020/09/22/pentagon-used-taxpayer-money-meant-for-masks-and-swabs-to-make-jet-engine-parts-and-body-armor.html
Pentagon used taxpayer money meant for masks and swabs to make jet engine parts and body armor
Don't worry defense contractors are faring well during the coronavirus. The Washington Post reports the Pentagon diverted $1 billion in taxpayer funds intended for pandemic-related medical equipped to defense contractors to "make things such as jet engine parts, body armor, and dress uniforms." Among the awards: $183 million to firms including Rolls-Royce and ArcelorMittal…Original Link: https://boingboing.net/2020/09/22/pentagon-used-taxpayer-money-meant-for-masks-and-swabs-to-make-jet-engine-parts-and-body-armor.html
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