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SWAT Lobby to Congress: Hands Off Our Mine-Resistant Vehicles!

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Congressional lawmakers aren’t so hot on the idea of military equipment going to local cops anymore, and that makes national police organizations nervous.

Tim Mak
Tim Mak
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