Industry-backed study on defense and jobs still flawed, say experts
Experts skeptical about aerospace industry study on military spending and jobs. “Defense contractors are notoriously bad jobs creators,” said IPS Research Fellow Miriam Pemberton.
As Always, Good News About Nukes Soon Eclipsed by the Bad
Optimism about U.S. budget cuts to nukes was soon overtaken by tension over Iran’s nuclear enrichment program and a fire on a Russian nuclear sub.
Low Tax Rates for the Rich Harm Not Only the Economy, But Defense
Tax cuts for the rich means less money for national security.
Lady Gaga Unwittingly Serves the Cause of Arms Control
Rep. Edward Markey is sponsoring a bill calling for deep nuclear-weapons cuts.
The Great $500 Billion Nuclear Debate of 2011
A disagreement is ongoing about what exactly should and shouldn’t be included in the nuclear-weapons budget.
Don’t Believe Defense Cuts Until You See Them
The Nation’s Robert Dreyfuss has been a little too optimistic about the imminence of defense cuts.
Republican Calls to Drain the Pentagon Swamp Provide Window for Democrats to Climb Through
CATO report on defense cuts shows how libertarians come in handy on national security.