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Dina Rasor, Truthout: ''As I mentioned in an earlier Solutions column, it was a tradition for ex-generals to enter the civilian business world. It was even considered unseemly for a retired general to go work for a military company after World War II, but unfortunately, a large percentage of current retiring generals go to work for defense companies, giving 'advice' and claiming not to lobby.''

http://truth-out.org/news/item/8175-generals-who-dont-just-fade-away-the-newest-in-self-dealing-maneuvers

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Drug and Health Product Industry Spent $700 Million on Lobbying
http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2012/03/29-12

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McChrystal: Time To Bring Back The Draft

By Josh Rogin

Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the former top commander of international forces in Afghanistan, said this week that the United States should bring back the draft if it ever goes to war again.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article31789.htm



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