War Budget

Kristof: 1 Soldier Or 20 Schools In Afghanistan?

nytimes.com | NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF | Posted 05.25.2011

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The war in Afghanistan will consume more money this year alone than we spent on the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the ...

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Our Wars Are Killing Us

Tom Engelhardt | Posted 05.25.2011

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Tom Engelhardt

The U.S. evidently isn't about to leave Afghanistan any time soon and the president seems to have set his watch to the Pentagon's clock.

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Surging by the Minute

Jo Comerford | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jo Comerford

We could have directed the $30 billion in surge expenditures toward assisting refugees from Afghanistan or building, furnishing and equipping enough schools for the entire nation.

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Yes, We're Still Counting

Jan Herman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jan Herman

At the moment the cost of U.S. wars over the past nine years is closing in on $900 billion. Health care reform would cost an estimated $900 billion to $1 trillion over the next 10 years.

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Senate Passes Huge War-Funding Bill In The Shadow Of Wall Street Bailout Debate

Tommy News | Posted 05.25.2011

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As the markets plunge, the Pentagon is in line for a record budget. In addition to the $70 billion approved this summer, the Defense Department will receive $488 billion, a 6 percent increase.

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