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Discrimination, corruption uncovered within Texas National Guard

Posted on July 7th, 2009

A two-year investigation by KHOU-Houston into allegations of sexism and financial fraud by top commanders in the Texas National Guard has led to firings and both state and federal investigations. Reporter Mark Greenblatt found high-ranking women officers driven out of the service by a male command staff.  The staff also was abusing state and federal funds.

Posted in Broadcast, Military
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