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As NATO Members’ Military Spending Surges, So Do Emissions
The sharp uptick that exacerbates climate breakdown serves only to enrich weapons manufacturers, says a new briefing.
G7 Countries Spend 62 Times More on Military Than Humanitarian Aid
Amid historic levels of forced displacement due to armed conflict, G7 countries' military spending has hit record highs.
Just 11 Senators Voted for a 10 Percent Cut to Military Spending
The National Defense Authorization Act would authorize $886 billion in military spending for the coming fiscal year.
Sanders Files NDAA Amendment Cutting Budget of Audit-Failing Pentagon by 10%
The proposals also penalize the agency if it does not pass another audit. It has already failed five in a row.
Sanders Bill Would Force Pentagon to Pass Audit — or Return Part of Its Budget
In December, the Pentagon was unable to account for more than 60 percent of its $3.5 trillion in total assets.
If We Don’t Rein In Pentagon Spending Now, It Will Keep Increasing in the Future
The $886 billion hike in military spending may prove just a floor, not a ceiling, on what will be allocated next year.
Lawmakers Will Use Loopholes to Dodge Pentagon Funding Caps, Experts Say
A likely forthcoming emergency supplemental for Ukraine aid is the prime candidate for a “bonus” military budget.
Pocan Urges McCarthy to Take Action as House Speaker Chides Pentagon Waste
Rep. Mark Pocan tweeted that Kevin McCarthy should “bring our 'Audit the Pentagon' bill to the floor."
Sanders Leads Senate Call to Investigate Price-Gouging Military Contractors
Even as it claims to oppose wasteful spending, the GOP pushes for more military funding in debt ceiling talks.
US Spent $1.1 Trillion of Federal Discretionary Money on Militarism in Past Year
This left less than two-fifths of the discretionary budget for public health, education, the environment, and more.