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U.S. Military Contracts Totaled $3.4 Trillion Over 10 Years

U.S. Military Contracts Totaled $3.4 Trillion Over 10 Years

Oct 28, 2021

Democrats are slashing the Build Back Better bill from $3.5 trillion to $1.75 trillion over ten years. Meanwhile, Pentagon contractors have received $3.4 trillion over the past decade.

Taxpayers are Subsidizing Soaring CEO Pay at Pentagon Contractors

Taxpayers are Subsidizing Soaring CEO Pay at Pentagon Contractors

Sep 22, 2021

If Congress doesn’t crack down on military contractor pay, the White House should.

Spending More on the Military Means Lining the Pockets of Top Defense Industry Executives

Spending More on the Military Means Lining the Pockets of Top Defense Industry Executives

Aug 21, 2020

Until we address the Pentagon’s revolving door, private corporate interests are always going to be put ahead of public well-being and care.

Threat of War Inflates Stock Holdings of Military Contractor CEOs

Threat of War Inflates Stock Holdings of Military Contractor CEOs

Jan 5, 2020

As long as the top executives of our privatized war economy can reap unlimited rewards, the profit motive for war in Iran, or anywhere, will persist.

For Military Contractors, Tax Day is Pay Day

For Military Contractors, Tax Day is Pay Day

Apr 8, 2019

Lockheed Martin’s CEO took home $20 million while enlisted soldiers got just $20,000. Why? Because corporations have hijacked the military.

Blackwater Sentencing and Accountability for Private Military Contractors

Apr 17, 2015

The Blackwater case came to a close this week with sentences for four of its former guards. What is the status on measures of accountability for private military contractors today?

Medal of Honor Winner Pays for Balking at Equipping Pakistani Snipers

Dec 5, 2011

In effect, Medal of Honor Dakota Meyers was blackballed by the defense industry for his ethics.

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