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The $1 trillion defense budget

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

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The $1 Trillion Question: Military Spending Accountability

This chapter explores the issues of waste, fraud, and abuse in the U.S. defense budget, including criticisms from lawmakers regarding military spending inefficiencies. It examines the implications of the Pentagon's budget surpassing $1 trillion and the effects on national security and essential federal services.

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