Cost of War

High Cost Of War Weighs On Obama's Troop Decision For Afghanistan

New York Times | CHRISTOPHER DREW | Posted 11.14.2009 | World


While President Obama's decision about sending more troops to Afghanistan is primarily a military one, it also has substantial budget implications tha...

Families, Caregivers Bear the Biggest Burden

Bob Woodruff | Posted 11.11.2009 | Politics


Bob Woodruff

This Veterans Day, after we raise the flag, we must raise awareness about wars hidden injuries, and what's required for injured service members, families and caregivers to have safe futures.

Counting the Cost of Good and Bad Debt

Jim Wallis | Posted 04.26.2009 | Politics


Jim Wallis

While watching President Obama's press conference Tuesday evening, I was struck by a few things that are often forgotten in the criticism of his proposed budget.

Stiglitz on War Cost, Economic Outlook

John Tepper Marlin | Posted 12.16.2008 | Business


John Tepper Marlin

conomics Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz spoke Friday at a fundraiser for Economists for Peace and Security (EPS), which was created to study the "full costs of war and conflict."

War Costs For Iraq And Afghanistan Hit $850 Billion

AP | BEN FELLER | Posted 07.08.2008 | Politics


WASHINGTON — President Bush on Monday signed legislation to pay for the war operations in Iraq and Afghanistan for the rest of his presidency an...