Obama brushes off Congress on Russian helicopters for Afghan military

By World Tribune on April 7, 2013   Afghanistan, Africa / Europe, Exclusives, Mideast, Russia, Stateside, Top Stories, U.S. Military, U.S. Politics, Washington  

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The administration of President Barack Obama has dismissed congressional objections to purchase military helicopters from Russia. The Defense Department said it would proceed with the procurement of Mi-17 utility helicopters from Russia. The Pentagon said the helicopters would be transferred to the Afghanistan military. “The Department of Defense has notified […]