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Fred Thompson's Defense Diatribe

Ted Galen Carpenter | Nov 15, 2007
Presidential candidate Fred Thompson says that the United States needs to radically increase the defense budget. But is that really the best way to ensure American security?

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The New Pentagon Budget: Better, Not Great

Benjamin H. Friedman | Jan 27, 2012
The new budget guidance may be a step in the right direction, but it's a very small one.

Hollow Claims of a Hollow Force

Benjamin H. Friedman | Oct 12, 2011
Opponents of military spending cuts are getting creative. And they won't let facts stand in their way.

A Leaner Pentagon? Part One

Benjamin H. Friedman | Nov 09, 2010
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