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Corruption and Military Spending: A Congressional Conflict

This chapter explores the corruption and conflicts of interest among Congress members regarding military spending and their ties to defense contractors. It reveals how lawmakers' financial investments in companies benefiting from military operations compromise their impartiality in defense decision-making. The discussion calls for citizen action to demand accountability and reform within the political system to combat these unethical practices.

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