A group of senators is demanding answers from the Pentagon on how its branches handle allegations of child abuse and mistreatment in the wake of Military.com's reporting that found major gaps in policy and oversight existed in at least three cases of abuse in three different states.
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The inspector general's office told Military.com in an email that it was reviewing the request "to determine the appropriate course of action" and had no further comment.
A Military.com investigation into military day care centers revealed that service branch rules generally prioritize protecting the institution, keep parents in the dark while officials formulate a public relations response.
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