Jerry Ensminger, Poisoning at Camp Lejeune & We’re Not Broke, Tax Dodging Corps.

May 10, 2012

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Sam talks with Marine Corps Master Sgt Jerry Ensminger, a faithful Marine for 25 years, who learned that his daughter’s leukemia was directly linked to the contaminated water supply at Camp Lejeune, the military base that has housed military families for decades.  The Department of Defense knew about the problem and yet over 1 million people were exposed.  Jerry has become the voice for all of those seeking justice.  The film Sempre Fi: Always Faithful tells his story. Click thru to see the trailer.Also, in the Better Half for members, Karin Hayes (@karinhayes) and Victoria Bruce (@vickcyn) on their documentary film, “We’re not Broke” an expose of tax dodging multinational corporations using loopholes and congressional influence to avoid Uncle Sam at the expense of the American people.

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