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analysis, stop by Intel Dump"  -The Washington Post   This page
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1/4 of U.S. troops in Iraq lack good body armor  The Associated
Press reports tonight that funding delays and other procurement
problems have stalled the deployment of "Interceptor" body armor
to soldiers in Iraq, leaving thousands without the critical
gear. This despite after-action reviews from Afghanistan and
Iraq saying this body armor saved hundreds of lives with its
ballistic protection (see also this story and this story); this
despite billions spent so far in the war on terrorism; this
despite promises from politicians on both sides of the aisle to
take care of the troops.   Angry members of Congress have
denounced the Pentagon. They say up to 44,000 troops lack the
best vests because of the sluggish supply chain, significantly
more than the Pentagon figure. Relatives of some soldiers have
resorted to buying bo