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    You'll Still See Military Branding on NASCAR Cars

    Congressional budget cutters are sharpening their pencils, even when it comes to defense. The National Guard's sponsorship of NASCAR racer Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has barely survived – the vote in Congress was 216 to 212 -- but the Army is dumping the racing team of Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Congressional budget cutters are sharpening their pencils, even when it comes to defense. The National Guard's sponsorship of NASCAR racer Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has barely survived – the vote in Congress was 216 to 212 -- but the Army is dumping the racing team of Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman. James Dupree is Radio News Director of the Cox Media Group's Washington Bureau.

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      Warren Olney

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jamie Dupree

      Cox Media

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    Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Hero or Goat?
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    2. 7:25Do Consumers Need Protection from Their Banks?
    3. 44:16You'll Still See Military Branding on NASCAR Cars You’re reading this
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