1.0 link 149807 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lorelei-kelly/defense-budget-09-still-f_b_149807.html Mumbai. Pirates. Civilian protection. This is what national security looks like today. What will happen with the defense budget in 2009 and beyond is a parlor game for DC wonks at the moment. Still, it is important for everyone who pays taxes to take note of any national security conversation--because it will determine the limits of change for the incoming administration. Keep in mind that the defense share of the federal budget is approximately 23% (that's when all entitlements are...

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