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Robert Gates Plays Budget Game

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You've seen the headlines: U.S. Defense Department To Close Major Command, Slash Spending reads the one from the Voice of America. Slashing military spending? Is it possible? Have the days of military waste really come to an end? Don't bet on it. There is no slashing. The cuts are not cuts. The budget changes proposed by Secretary Robert Gates would not reduce the military budget. They would merely create a... »

Two Engines For A Single Engine Plane?

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Imagine if, every time you made a significant purchase for your household, you bought a second item, just in case the first one didn't work out. You'd feel sure of always having what you need on hand... except... »

Military Waste Breeds Poverty

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Last week saw the introduction of a new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that no member of Congress ought to oppose... unless they're firmly resting in the palm of corrupt military contractors. The War Is Making You Poor... »


Can Libertarians Effectively Oppose Government Waste?

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Over in the 5th district of Oklahoma, incumbent Republican Congressman Tom Cole is facing a primary election challenge from... »

Proposed Military Budget Increased, Not Decreased

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It has been impossible to miss the story of how furious members of Congress are that Defense Secretary Robert... »

Democrats Now Outpace Republicans in Wasteful Military Earmarks

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For many years, those on the left have been able to make an easy presumption that, when it comes... »