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National Security Threats and the Defense Budget

Marcus Weisgerber talked by remote video from New York City about military funding and Pentagon efforts to defeat ISIS* and assist in respon… read more

Marcus Weisgerber talked by remote video from New York City about military funding and Pentagon efforts to defeat ISIS* and assist in responding to the Ebola epidemic in Western Africa. Topics included the differences in strategy in combating ISIL that led to the resignation earlier that week of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. Mr. Weisgerber responded to telephone calls and electronic communications, including a telephone line reserved for active or retired military.

* The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State. close

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Nov 27, 2014 | 9:12am EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Nov 27, 2014 | 5:35pm EST | C-SPAN 1

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  • Nov 27, 2014 | 9:12am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Nov 27, 2014 | 5:35pm EST | C-SPAN 1
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