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Back to EpisodesPentagon Spends $93B, Critics Call It Wasteful
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Controversy erupts as Open The Books reveals Pentagon spent $93 billion in 2021, highest since 2008, with a significant portion deemed wasteful. The spending spree included luxury items like lobster, king crab, and sushi tables, while millions lost food assistance during the longest government shutdown. Critics question the timing amid rising federal deficits and international tensions.
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