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Indictment of HASC Member Hunter Could Affect Supported Defense Efforts

By Vivienne Machi

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018

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Indictment of HASC Member Hunter Could Affect Supported Defense Efforts

Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.), a longtime House Armed Services Committee member, was indicted Tuesday on corruption charges. Photo: Duncan Hunter

The indictment Tuesday of longtime House Armed Services Committee (HASC) member Rep. Duncan D. Hunter (R-Calif.) raises questions for how his championed U.S. military projects will be affected should he be convicted and forced to give up his seat.Duncan, a Marine Corps combat veteran who is running for re-election this November in California's 50th district, has been indicted along with his wife, Margaret, for allegedly using $250,000 in campaign funds for personal expenses. A federal grand jury indicted the couple,…

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CBO Says Upfront Costs To Protect Military Installations From Drones Between $1 Million And $74 Million

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House Heads For Recess Without Moving On NDAA After Procedural Vote Fails

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