Portland CBS affiliate KOIN-TV 6 reports yet another disturbing case of soldiers receiving insufficient provisions.
KOIN Report Triggers National Guard Investigation
Representative Urges Probe
PORTLAND -- A congresswoman is launching an investigation into the treatment of Oregon soldiers.
Local National Guard families say their loved ones serving overseas are not receiving adequate food, water and medical care.
Last month, KOIN 6 News showed Rep. Darlene Hooley an interview with the wife of a soldier from the Guard's 52nd Battalion. The woman said her husband is not even receiving clothing.
Rep. Darlene Hooley said she wants answers from the government, promising to gather information and launch an investigation.
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These stories are alarmingly frequent. How can Halliburton get billions while our soldiers get scrooged?