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DEFENSE WATCH

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, August 27th, 2012

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The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense Akin Aches. Rep. Todd Akin (R-Mo.), who is under fire for his controversial comments about “legitimate rape,” is slipping in support according two key indicators. Akin, chairman of the HASC Seapower subcommittee, is trying to win the Senate seat held by Sen. Claire McCaskill (R-Mo.), ranking member of the SASC Readiness subpanel. After Akin’s rape remarks on Aug. 19, Rasmussen Reports conducts a phone survey of likely Missouri voters on Aug.…

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