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Military tactics on the streets of America.

Hello again, I'm Armin Alney, and this is To the Point from Public Radio International,

a daily look at the issues Americans care about most.

In Ferguson, Missouri, the use of military equipment against peaceful protesters backfired on

local police, producing an escalation of violence. Members of Congress, including presidential

prospect Rand Paul, are pointing fingers at the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security.

Washington gives heavy weapons, riot gear, and armored personnel carriers to pointing fingers at the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security.

Washington gives heavy weapons, riot gear, and armored personnel carriers to police forces who aren't trained to use them even if they needed to.

We'll hear how long-term policies have led to unintended consequences.

Today's talking point, why are Chinese hackers stealing American medical records?

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The escalation of violence in Ferguson, Missouri began when local police threatened peaceful protesters with military equipment and tactics.

Where did those resources come from? We'll follow the trail.

On today's talking point, the Chinese cyber espionage unit called Dynamite Panda has a new target,

American medical records. We'll hear about the value and vulnerability of personal information

left at the doctor's office.

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