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Samantha

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20. I was wondering if there is a way to find out who is awarded government contracts

Fri Sep 12, 2014, 11:29 PM

Sep 2014

The big one Halliburton received, something like 39.5 million, was a no-bid contract. There must be some way this information has to be publicly disclosed -- if one knows where to look. What do you think?

I believe I heard there may be boots on the ground if President Obama receives the money and support from Congress to go into Syria. I was moving around while listening to the news today, and I believe I heard that. I hope that is not true, but it sounds about right.

Sam

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