Arms Spending

Arms Dealer Obama Will Win by Default Arms Dealer Obama Will Win by Default

How much are the Democrats counting on the profits and jobs generated by arming the world in the coming election?

Jan 5, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Hawks Hysterical Over Pentagon Cuts Hawks Hysterical Over Pentagon Cuts

Nothing's even decided yet, but the neocons are up in arms over arms spending.

Aug 9, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Will the Pentagon Suffer in the Debt Deal? Will the Pentagon Suffer in the Debt Deal?

It might, but it’s going to take a lot of work to counter the Iron Triangle and its lobbyists.

Aug 4, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Defense on the Chopping Block Defense on the Chopping Block

Obama and the GOP seem poised to agree on big cuts in Pentagon spending.

Jul 22, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

No Checks, No Balances: House Refuses to Authorize Obama’s Libya War, but Funds It

No Checks, No Balances: House Refuses to Authorize Obama’s Libya War, but Funds It No Checks, No Balances: House Refuses to Authorize Obama’s Libya War, but Funds It

Cynicism abounds as House refuses to authorize the Libya mission but also refuses to defund it. This is John Boehner’s managed chaos; it serves Obama and the military-industr...

Jun 24, 2011 / John Nichols

‘Work for Peace’: A Movement to Bring the Troops and Tax Dollars Home ‘Work for Peace’: A Movement to Bring the Troops and Tax Dollars Home

Progressives launch drive to get Democratic senators to reshape national priorities—cut the military-industrial complex, support “Medicare for All.”

May 31, 2011 / John Nichols

Mexicans Reject US-Backed Drug War

Mexicans Reject US-Backed Drug War Mexicans Reject US-Backed Drug War

Tens of thousands marched to Mexico City on May 8 to protest the rising death toll and demand a new “citizens’ pact.”

May 10, 2011 / Laura Carlsen

Is US Aid Suppressing Yemen’s Freedom Struggle? Is US Aid Suppressing Yemen’s Freedom Struggle?

The increased use of military helicopters to crack down on demonstrators in Yemen begs the question: Are any of these helicopters part of a recent aid package from the Obama admin...

Apr 28, 2011 / Nick Turse

Obama Gets ‘F’ for Defense Cuts Obama Gets ‘F’ for Defense Cuts

Proposing a mere $400 billion in defense cuts over the next decade or so just doesn’t cut it.

Apr 15, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Taking Aim at the Pentagon Budget

Taking Aim at the Pentagon Budget Taking Aim at the Pentagon Budget

Economic crisis, deficit mania and war weariness have created political momentum for big cuts to military spending.

Mar 23, 2011 / Feature / Bob Dreyfuss

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