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Jindal, Talent: Defense Spending Should Equal 4% GDP; Defense Acquisition Reform Needed

Defense Daily Staff

Monday, October 6th, 2014

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Jindal, Talent: Defense Spending Should Equal 4% GDP; Defense Acquisition Reform Needed

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R)

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