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The Republican-led House Armed Services Committee concluded its review of the 2012 attack in Benghazi. In short: The most feverish of conspiracy theories have no basis in fact. As we knew — but maybe with prominent Republicans saying it, it will stick.Prepared by the committee's Republican majority under the direction of committee chair Rep. Buck McKeon, the 30-page report (which focuses only on the actions of the Department of Defense) levels significant critique at the Obama administration. Findings include:
As for those other conspiracies:
- After being told that there were significant security threats in the region, the White House indicated that it had prepared sufficiently in response.
- While not necessarily an intentional misrepresentation, defenses at the compound in Benghazi were clearly lacking, though.
- Defense never indicated the attack was a protest that got out of hand.
- And in the run-up to the attack the State Department — against Defense's wishes — had moved security staff away from Benghazi.
Continue reading @:House Republicans Ruin the Dreams of Benghazi Conspiracy Theorists - The Wire
Well can we just end this now and forever? This **** has dragged on way too long... Dont expect FOX to air any of this...