The McClatchy Newspapers is reporting military spending in the United States has reached the highest level since World War II. If Congress approves an additional $100 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, it will bring this year’s total amount spent on the military to $630 billion. The U.S. now has 300,000 troops deployed around the world in 78 countries. Roughly half of the troops are in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Report: U.S. Military Spending at Highest Level Since WWII
HeadlineMar 21, 2007