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Billions Later, Plan to Remake USCG Fleet Founders #190613 12/09/06 09:16 PM
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http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/09/us/09ship.html?em&ex=1165813200&en=2d8f00a323c104ad&ei=5087%0A

Another piece from the NYT...interesting perspective on how the "new Coast Guard" is doing...

Thought I'd share...

Re: Billions Later, Plan to Remake USCG Fleet Founders #190614 12/10/06 12:55 PM
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smile Thanks, Greg! Very interesting article. I am afraid that by the time the government decides to get their act together it will be too late! The Coast Guard needs new cutters, helicopters and other essential equipment NOW, not in another ten years! mad


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Thanks for sharing...
Isn't it the same the world over... :rolleyes:


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