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?
May 16, 2023
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SecDef Austin calls on Congress to end wasteful ‘wish list’ gimmick
Experts say ‘unfunded priorities lists’ drive up spending, hurt transparency, and undermine civilian control of the military.
March 29, 2023
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Reps. Lee, Pocan introduce bill that would trim defense budget by $100 billion
People over Pentagon Act would represent largest single-year cut in DoD history
February 22, 2023
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GOP Rep. Mike Rogers: Pentagon budget cuts are on the table
But Republicans and Democrats on the committee may have somewhat different ideas about what to put on the chopping block.
February 03, 2023
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US weapons makers report ‘all-time record orders’ since Russian invasion
As the war in Ukraine rages on, defense contractors are seeing major new demand for their wares.
January 27, 2023
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Military families go hungry as US defense spending soars
Washington gleefully pours money into endless weapons build-ups, but the rank and file can't get help putting food on the table.
January 18, 2023
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