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'Humiliated': Pentagon fails 7th audit in a row
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'Humiliated': Pentagon fails 7th audit in a row

The DOD has never passed the fiscal test, but has plenty of excuses as to why.

Congress to return on a anti-China jag, and more
Asia-Pacific

Congress to return on a anti-China jag, and more

There are mere weeks left in the session and major elections. Don't expect a ton, save for political bluster.

F-35: $2T in 'generational wealth' the military had no right to spend
Military Industrial Complex

F-35: $2T in 'generational wealth' the military had no right to spend

The Joint Strike Fighter had a $200B price tag in 2001, now babies born that year are out of college and the plane is still not ready for prime time

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Military Industrial Complex

Surprise! Congress likely to hide defense spending in new Ukraine aid bill

Lawmakers are planning to dodge caps on the Pentagon budget by adding billions for the military in ‘emergency’ legislation.

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Military Industrial Complex

GOP plans to cut defense suddenly lost in debt ceiling debate

Republicans are adamant about reducing spending, but earlier calls to trim the Pentagon's share of the budget have disappeared. Why?

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Military Industrial Complex

Getting the defense budget right: A (real) grand total, over $1.4 trillion

Laying it out in graph form shows past and present gimmicks used to manipulate the public's perception of what is considered 'defense.'