The Pentagon's latest nuclear snafu


	The Pentagon's latest nuclear snafu

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12-9-2008 1:02 PM

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12-9-2008 1:39 PM

googleit

This is number 1 of Time's top 10 under reported stories. I remember this, forgot about it, now it's back. I wouldn't trust them with my dog! The Pentagon that is.

12-22-2008 9:12 PM

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OOOPS

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