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RedHot25 · 10-20-2006, 11:28 AM

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A Liberal senator is suggesting there is a well-organized smear campaign against the upper chamber and possible attempts to obstruct an investigation into Canada's mission in Afghanistan. Colin Kenney held a news conference today responding to allegations the all-party security and defence committee misspent tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars on a recent trip to Europe and the Middle East.

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"It's clear the government doesn't like what we're doing. The government is uncomfortable with us," he said, "and the objections being raised by the government whip, who happened to approve the budget, seems a bit ironic."

10-20-2006, 11:28 AM	#1
RedHot25 Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Probably stuck driving someone somewhere Exp:	Cdn Senator alleges possible smear campaign http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNew...hub=TopStories A Liberal senator is suggesting there is a well-organized smear campaign against the upper chamber and possible attempts to obstruct an investigation into Canada's mission in Afghanistan. Colin Kenney held a news conference today responding to allegations the all-party security and defence committee misspent tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars on a recent trip to Europe and the Middle East. ... "It's clear the government doesn't like what we're doing. The government is uncomfortable with us," he said, "and the objections being raised by the government whip, who happened to approve the budget, seems a bit ironic."