From Foreign Policy: At a time when not a day goes by without Beltway handwringing about the impact of a potential sequester, there has been almost zero discussion of how to better focus U.S. military assistance around clear objectives and direct it to countries where it can make a lasting…
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From ThinkProgress: As part of their bill to void the military spending cuts included in the Budget Control Act — which was passed as a result of 2011′s GOP inspired debt ceiling standoff — House Republicans proposed eliminating a program that helps states and localities respond to disasters like hurricanes.…
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From Institute for Southern Studies: The law triggering the cuts does not slash the military budget by $600 billion. That figure — which has also been widely cited in the media — overstates the amount of military cuts by more than $100 billion. Signed by President Obama last August after…
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Key Takeaways from President Obama and a 21st Century Military Contrary to popular belief and Republican propaganda, the defense budget is not being but is rising at a lesser rate. So far every budget Obama has had has increased military spending. Military strategy should drive budges not the other way…
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