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New Congress, Old Weapons
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n November 1994, when U.S. voters made it clear that they would no longer tolerate politics as usual and the continued
mismanagement of taxpayer dollars, Congress responded by putting domestic programs and federal agencies on the chopping
block. Targeted programs included health care for the poor and elderly, food stamps, and environmental programs.
But while a majority in Congress were quick to find ways to cut domestic programs, when it came to military spending, it was business as usual. Weapons originally designed to fight the former Soviet Union were given the thumbs-up even though the combined cost of these weapons could end up at $900 billion. Featured Experts:
Adm. Eugene Carroll, Jr. (USN, Ret.), Deputy Director
Rep. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA)
Suzy Kerr, Legislative Director
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ)
Rep. David Obey (D-WI)
Baker Spring, Sr. Policy Analyst for Defense Policy
Produced:
July 23, 1995
Price: $39
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