William D. Hartung

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Budget Deal: Does the Pentagon Really Need An Extra $20 Billion?

Budget Deal: Does the Pentagon Really Need An Extra $20 Billion?
Budget Deal: Does the Pentagon Really Need An Extra $20 Billion?

Much of official Washington likes the budget deal struck this week by Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Paul Ryan, chairs of the two chambers budget committees. No more stupid and debilitating showdowns. No more federal shutdowns. Perhaps Congress can actually do what it is expected to do and pass some spending bills. At least we…