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Kristi Noem's use of Coast Guard resources strains her relationship with the military branch
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4:50Now PlayingDecisions made by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have reportedly strained her relationship with U.S. Coast Guard officials throughout her first year leading the department, according to two U.S. officials, a Coast Guard official and a former Coast Guard official. NBC News' Jonathan Allen reports on the controversy.
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