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Post by avordvet on Jan 8, 2016 16:28:26 GMT -5
EPA, FDA stocking up on body armor during President Obama’s watchEPA, VA, FDA among those nabbing heavy armamentsBy Kellan Howell - The Washington Times - Thursday, January 7, 2016 As the U.S. engages in a national debate over the militarization of the police, federal data shows that government agencies charged with largely administrative roles are spending tens of millions of taxpayer dollars to purchase SWAT and military-style equipment. Since FY 2006, 44 traditionally administrative agencies have spent over $71 million on items like body armor, riot helmets and shields, cannon launchers and police firearms and ammunition, according to federal spending data from watchdog group OpenTheBooks.com. www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jan/7/golden-hammer-feds-spending-millions-to-arm-agenci/
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