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Defense Cuts Force Contractors to Look to Sell Spy Tech to Cops, Others

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Facing U.S. budget cuts, the industry that makes drones, radar equipment, and sensors for use in Iraq and Afghanistan is looking to sell them at home to police, border patrol, and others. Plus, Michael O'Hanlon on the case for a leaner military.

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