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Why Is the Federal Government Awarding Contracts to a Company That Was Involved in Smuggling Primates?

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Block pleaded guilty in February to felony conspiracy to violate the Lacey and Endangered Species Acts by conspiring to smuggle orangutans. Signed on 2005-08-12. Completion date: 2005-10-17. Signed on 2005-12-22. Biggest contracts: $232,500 with Army for Live Animals, Not Raised for Food. Signed on 2004-04-15.

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