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An investigation into allegations the Marine Corps delayed sending blast-resistant trucks to Iraq also will examine whether the Marines were negligent in delivering a laser to divert drivers and people from checkpoints and convoys, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press.

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STONERS
Feb. 27, 2008, 10:42 p.m.
"The dazzler emits a powerful stream of green light that stops or redirects oncoming traffic by temporarily impairing the driver's vision. Without it, troops have to open fire when warning signals are ignored or not seen."
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GHOSTWHOWALKS
Feb. 27, 2008, 11:24 p.m.
The greatest enemy of the American solder is...The Pentagon.
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Shadowolf
Feb. 27, 2008, 11:25 p.m.
Heads NEED to roll if the Corp has been deliberately refusing to properly equip the Marines in the field...
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jordan11
Feb. 28, 2008, 8:33 a.m.
I don't count on this 'GOP' so called Justice Dept. to investigate anything properly that would make this administration look bad.
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getreal1
Feb. 28, 2008, 9:47 a.m.
You don't fight a war without guns and protection. They need to bring the troops home and while they are at it let them stay in the military and be the protection at home.
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Shadowolf
Feb. 28, 2008, 10:10 a.m.
SPAM ALERT!!!
Lolita01
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Charlson
Feb. 28, 2008, 9:52 a.m.
Who gets the contracts for these equipment played the major role in our troops not getting what they needed. Follow the money.
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bill2936
Feb. 28, 2008, 10:15 a.m.
Maybe the problem comes from those who 'voted for the war before they voted against the war'.
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splitrch
Feb. 28, 2008, 3:48 p.m.
not just at the expense of Military Personnel.
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IRS2007
Feb. 28, 2008, 6:40 p.m.
It is such a surprise that more readers have not commented on this story. One would think there are more that 20 or 25 Americans on the internet right now.
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markmawn2
Feb. 28, 2008, 6:55 p.m.
Isn't this like the pot probing the kettle's black hole?
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nikkibabe
Feb. 28, 2008, 8:12 p.m.
To Pentagon:
Relief is on the way. The Iraq invasion and occupation will be ended by Easter 2009.