US Lawmakers: Use Israeli bullets for training only

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http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/443448.html



WASHINGTON - Israeli-made bullets bought by the U.S. army to plug a shortfall should be used for training only, not to fight Muslim guerrillas in Iraq and Afghanistan, U.S. lawmakers told army generals on Thursday.

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Since the army has other stockpiled ammunition, "by no means, under any circumstances should a round be utilized," said Rep. Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii, the top Democrat on a House of Representatives Armed Services subcommittee with jurisdiction over land forces. The army contracted with Israel Military Industries in December for $70 million in small-caliber ammunition.

The Israeli firm was one of only two worldwide that could meet U.S. technical specifications and delivery needs, said Brig. Gen. Paul Izzo, the army's program executive officer for ammunition. The other was East Alton, Illinois-based Winchester Ammunition, which also recieved a $70 million contract.

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"There's a sensitivity that I think all of us recognize," Weldon told the army witnesses, including Maj. Gen. Buford Blount, who led the U.S. Third Infantry Division that captured Baghdad in April 2003.
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sensitivity? sensitivity! the people in congress have gone nuts.


wish I could protest at the Winchester Ammunition plant.

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1. Are Muslims gonna feel better if they aren't killed by Israeli ammo?

??