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    Herscher American Legion: 2009 Memorial Day Keynote Speech

    Jul 22, 2016

    Adam Andrzejewski addresses the 150 veterans, members of Herscher American Legion...

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    ABC News Atlanta: VA High-End Art Purchases

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    Boston Globe: The FDA is stockpiling military weapons and it’s not alone

    Jul 14, 2016

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    Jul 14, 2016

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    Real Clear Policy The Mark-Up: Who Has More FirePower?

    Jul 14, 2016

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    Montana Standard: Why are feds amassing weapons?

    Jul 13, 2016

    After grabbing legal power, federal bureaucrats are amassing firepower.

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    Forbes: Is Illinois Exporting Corruption Into Missouri?

    Jul 06, 2016

    Across America, taxpayers are concerned about politicians rigging the system.

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    US House Oversight Hearing - Fed Agency Guns & Ammo

    Jul 06, 2016

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    PJ Media: While Dems, Obama Fight for Gun Control, Federal Agencies Are Arming Up

    Jul 06, 2016

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    U.S. House Oversight Hearing Firearms & Munitions At Risk – Examining Inadequate Safeguards

    Jul 06, 2016

    FIREARMS AND MUNITIONS AT RISK: EXAMINING INADEQUATE SAFEGUARDS

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    Subscriber Special - Missouri is becoming Illinois

    Jul 06, 2016

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    Military.com - Watchdog Group Calls on VA to Showcase Works by Veteran Artists

    Jul 06, 2016

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    Circa News - Despite Gun Control Rhetoric, Obama Arms Federal Civilian Agencies More Than Ever

    Jul 05, 2016

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    The Washington Times - Firepower For The Feds?

    Jul 05, 2016

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    The Militarization Of America | Open The Books Oversight Report

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