Thursday, July 24, 2008

defense spending

Myanmar Allows Foreign Aid Workers, McCain Releases Medical Records, and More

Why the U.S. Slashed Bounty on a Terrorist

The military says he's no longer as valuable. more >>

War Funding Request: $70 billion

Bush sent lawmakers a request to give the next president room to make his or her own war policy. more >>

Budget Cutters Could Target the Military

Hey, that's where the money is. more >>

How Boeing Blew the Deal of the Decade

Home-field advantage couldn't save Boeing from an inferior bid for the Air Force's huge tanker program. more >>

Iraq Is Turning Into a Budget Issue

Dems may want to use war money for domestic spending. more >>

The President's Final Wish List

President Bush pushes defense to the top of the budget, even if it means a greater budget deficit. more >>

Bush Priorities Should Stoke Fear in GOP

A children's insurance veto, $190 billion for wars, and a "deficit be damned" attitude all spell trouble. more >>

Ice Cream Mogul Wants Pentagon on a Diet

Ben of Ben &Jerry's seeks commitments to trim defense budget. more >>

Porky Pig Goes to War

Corrected: 3/21/07, 11:05 a.m. more >>

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