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Defense Spending Surge and Who Benefits | Boise News
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Congress is eyeing a historic defense spending surge—potentially hundreds of billions, rivaling WWII levels—with the President requesting $1.5 trillion (a 42% jump) and both chambers proposing $1.15 trillion. Texas, California, and Virginia dominate funding, each grabbing nearly $50 billion annually, fueling military production and workforce hubs. While military bases bring economic boosts, infrastructure often gets sidelined. Per capita, Virginia and Connecticut lead, followed by Maryland, Alaska, and Hawaii—even within states like Texas, single counties can receive outsized shares. Critics argue this spending prioritizes jobs over security, questioning whether defense dollars should drive economic development at all, especially when sectors like education and healthcare offer better returns—and warn that current spending may actually undermine readiness, citing costly programs like the F-35.
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