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SEN. CASEY ISSUES STATEMENT ON REVELATION THAT SOLDIERS IN IRAQ FACE INCREASED RISK FOR ELECTRICAL SHOCK THAN ORIGINALLY THOUGHT

The office of Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., has issued the following statement:

After learning today that faulty wiring is more widespread than was previously known, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement:

"Today we learned that the problem of faulty wiring is more widespread than originally thought. We have already lost 13 individuals and countless others have been electrocuted and injured.

"According to internal Army documents, electrical problems are the most urgent noncombat safety hazard for soldiers in Iraq. This is unacceptable. Our service men and women already sacrifice enough, they shouldn't have to fear for their safety due to faulty wiring.

"It is becoming ...

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