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The CIA’s Afghan Proxies, Accused of War Crimes, Will Get a Fresh Start in the U.S.

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As the two countries meet this week to discuss security cooperation, lawmakers see the sale as evidence of a systemic problem.

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How Much Is $3.5 Trillion, Really?

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The proposed $3.5 trillion for the Build Back Better agenda is much, much less money than you think — but don’t expect the corporate media to tell you that.

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