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John Campbell: Then I am sure if the gentleman goes over every single one, he can answer the questions, what investigations, what…

On the recordAugust 4, 2007
Then I am sure if the gentleman goes over every single one, he can answer the questions, what investigations, what research has been done to determine that this technology is effective and is worth $2 million of taxpayers' funds? If you investigate every earmark, I have a couple of other questions. Sherwin-Williams is not the only maker of paint in the country. How did we know, and what was determined that Sherwin-Williams was the best or the right supplier, if you assume that the military asked for it and the technology was effective?
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John Campbell
California

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Questioning the effectiveness and procurement process of military technology funding.

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