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Defense Policy Media Group and DefensePolicy.org are proud to sponsor the development and launch of the 'Where We Were' project - a new online … [Read More...]
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When Congress returns to Washington in September, the political establishment will be sharply focused on the looming battle over the federal budget. … [Read More...]
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