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Footwear amendment included in National Defence Authorisation act

17/05/2016

The US Senate Armed Services Commitment has approved an amendment that would require the Department of Defence to supply athletic footwear that is manufactured in America for its troops. The amendment was proposed by Senator Angus King, a member of the committee, and will be included in the 2017 National Defence Authorisation Act. It would bring...

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