Phoenix68
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"After a Pentagon official gave the first estimate of the cost of Presidunce Spanky’s war with Iran, FAUX Noise and FAUX Business spent just 8 minutes of combined coverage discussing the $25 Billion price tag.
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Outside analysts and budget experts quickly clarified, however, that the $25 Billion number likely underestimates the costs by excluding extensive repairs for U.S. bases in the region that have been damaged in the fighting. (Hurst's estimate during the hearing came after the Trump administration submitted a proposed budget to Congress featuring a 44% jump in defense spending, up to nearly $1.5 Trillion for 2027, while simultaneously suggesting cuts to domestic programs.)"
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Outside analysts and budget experts quickly clarified, however, that the $25 Billion number likely underestimates the costs by excluding extensive repairs for U.S. bases in the region that have been damaged in the fighting. (Hurst's estimate during the hearing came after the Trump administration submitted a proposed budget to Congress featuring a 44% jump in defense spending, up to nearly $1.5 Trillion for 2027, while simultaneously suggesting cuts to domestic programs.)"
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