The last minute signing of the $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill in the US is a big windfall for the Pentagon, who will be getting the majority of the money, in the realm of $700 billion. This includes 14 new ships, 28 new helicopters, and 56 of the costly F-35 warplanes. This $700 billion does not include other military-related spending, including the VA.
This is part of a $61 billion spending increase over the previous year, and virtually every aspect of the Pentagon is getting more money, more equipment, higher pay, and just general boosts in funding.
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https://news.antiwar.com/2018/03/23/majority-of-1-3-trillion-us-omnibus-spending-bill-goes-to-military/
I think we need a strong, capable military, but this is getting to be ridiculous.
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