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==Justice Department discrimination==

It was reported in May 2017 that the Justice Department under Obama likely discriminated against veterans – in violation of federal law requiring the government to give preference to veterans in job hiring – by attempting to influence them to withdraw their applications.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (May 17, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/17/obama-doj-refused-hire-veterans-jobs-investigation/ Obama’s Justice Department refused to hire military veterans for jobs]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 19, 2017.</ref>

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==Stuxnet scandal==

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It was revealed in 2012 that the Obama Administration leaked information about a computer virus intended to destroy Iranian centrifuges. This leak was described by members of Congress as very serious.<ref>Herb, Jeremy (June 8, 2012). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/231581-white-house-rejects-special-counsel-to-investigate-leaks White House rejects calls for special counsel for national security leaks]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 19, 2017.</ref> Obama did not take the leaks seriously. Despite this, the White House refused to appoint a special counsel or prosecutor to investigate the situation, and although one general was found guilty, Obama pardoned him shortly before leaving office.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (May 17, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/17/special-counsel-trump-not-obama/ Special Counsel for Trump — but Not for Obama Scandals?] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 19, 2017.</ref>

== Chicago Politics Controversies ==

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