Defence Budgets & Spending

                   

Who's Kidding Who About Big Government?

courant.com     yesterday          

You heard much talk at both national political conventions about the Iraq war, but on one thing there was universal — if silent — agreement. Walk past any playground, and you are looking at the people who will pay much...                    

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Obama says Pak misusing US aid for war against India

indiatimes.com     yesterday   9 related          

6 Sep 2008, 0311 hrs IST, Chidanand Rajghatta,TNN WASHINGTON: Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama has said Pakistan is misusing US aid given for the war on terror to prepare for war against India. ( Watch )...                    

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It’s time to come to realities

thenews.com.pk     yesterday          

Comment Saturday, September 06, 2008 Ghulam Dastageer The nation is celebrating the Defence Day of the country today but the question that “Are we an independent and sovereign nation?” will keep boggling every sane mind...                    

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Civil War Counterfeiting

suite101.com     yesterday          

Fake Currency Nearly Collapsed the Union Financial System Since the founding of the country, counterfeiters had been devaluing currency through the use of fake bills and coins and the Civil War created opportunities for...                    

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China puts squeeze on military spending abuses

todayszaman.com     05-Sep-2008   1 related          

Chinese military officials face intensified scrutiny for abusing or mishandling the nation's fast-rising defence budget, state media reported on Friday. The audit rules approved by President and military chief Hu Jintao...                    

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Weekend Edition: Which presidential candidate would shake up defense stocks most?

marketwatch.com     05-Sep-2008   1 related          

Investors in U.S. makers of big weapon systems sometimes say they’re nervous a left-leaning Democratic presidency could severely cut military spending. A more realistic threat to some defense contractors may actually come...                    

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Unemployment Rate Hits 5-Year High As Economy Continues to Shed Jobs

worldproutassembly.org     05-Sep-2008          

Remember, folks, the U.S. government never provides the "true" statistic to the American people when the government feels the American people would respond in a way that would be unfavorable to maintaining the status quo...                    

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Japan warns of increasing Russian military presence

telegraph.co.uk     05-Sep-2008   9 related          

Japan has warned of an increasing Russian military presence in North-East Asia, with additional exercises and incursions into Japanese territory in the last 12 months by naval and airborne forces. Tokyo's annual white...                    

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Contractor bucks back Barrack

washingtontechnology.com     05-Sep-2008          

Washington Technology Newswatch delivers the latest news to your inbox. Contractor bucks back Barack In the race for campaign dollars, Barack Obama is leading John McCain in money raised from supporters associated with...                    

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Russia: On a Defense Spending Binge

eurasianet.org     05-Sep-2008          

An analysis of Russia’s state spending shows that Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin is taking the country in a dangerous direction, girding for a new Cold War while neglecting the domestic infrastructure. Military and security...                    

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