U.S. taxpayers funded a $533 million artillery plant that made nothing usable, ProPublica reports
Summary
A report by ProPublica found that the U.S. government spent $533 million on a factory meant to produce artillery shells for Ukraine. However, the factory did not produce any usable shells.Key Facts
- The U.S. funded a $533 million factory to make howitzer shells.
- The shells were intended to be sent to Ukraine.
- The factory failed to produce a single usable shell.
- ProPublica published the report revealing these details.
- Jesse Coburn is the reporter who wrote the story.
- The report was discussed on the CBS News program "The Takeout."
- The information highlights issues with government contracts and spending.
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