Congress values 'militarism and defense contractors over a livable future,' said one analyst.
from the weapons industry, which benefits from constantly ballooning expenditures.
In the words of Win Without War president Stephen Miles, “The Pentagon’s ever-growing budget is quite simply a theft from American people enriching some of the wealthiest corporations in this country.” “Increasing the Pentagon budget beyond President Biden’s request isn’t just irresponsible — it’s a slap in the face to American taxpayers,” said Gledhill. “Year after year the Department of Defense demonstrates its lack of fiscal discipline, failing financial audits and sinking money into weapon programs that do little more than enrich defense contractors.”
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