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September 23, 2020

Pentagon Spent $1 Billion of Coronavirus Funds on Military Supplies
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The Washington Post reports that Pentagon officials spent most of a $1
billion coronavirus relief fund on jet engine parts, spy satellites,
drones, body armor and dress uniforms for troops. The money was
allocated by Congress under the CARES Act and was meant to combat the
pandemic. This comes as hospitals around the U.S. continue to report
severe shortages of N95 masks and other medical supplies.


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