The US government approved $40 billion in worldwide private arms sales in 2009, including more than $7 billion to Mideast and North African nations that are struggling with political upheaval, according to newly released government figures.
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US approved $40 billion private arms sales in 2009
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House panel unveils $608 billion defense bill
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US trade deficit widens to US$40.2 billion
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US diplomatic vehicle comes under fire
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Billions can be saved in US defence budget:
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Sales growth of drugs in the United States is expected to increase between 1% to
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Fed auctions $30 billion
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Money market fund assets rose to $2.596 trillion
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Interior ministry releases 234 weapon sellers
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President Obama, democrats raise $60 million in May
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Police fuelling arms trade:
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US has lost billions to waste and fraud in Iraq and Afghanistan
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Arms Trade treaty opens for signature
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Counterfeit vehicle parts has grown to be worth US$16bn worldwide and is growing at an estimated 9-11% a year
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Pakistan to increase defense spending
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Syria has chemical, biological weapons
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US resumes some arms shipments to Bahrain