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The Byrd Bath is in full swing. The most-anticipated rulings could come down today — with significant political implications.

Defense: Primes play big in politics

Employees of some of the biggest defense contractors are placing big bets in political contests — a mix of Republicans and Democrats — through PACs.

With the most recent filings due May 20, we thought we’d check to see how much defense world employees are playing in politics as Washington gears up for the November midterms.

One through line: The defense world spreads its cash around to both parties, including hefty contributions to the House and Senate GOP and Democratic campaign committees. Ditto to Republican and Democratic governors associations.

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