WAR LOBBY WON $700 BILLION BUDGET BOOST WHEN COLLAPSE LOOMS

War Lobby Won $700 Billion Budget Boost, Wants MORE as Collapse Looms'

By RT - Interview with Chris Hedges

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article27909.htm

This year's planned military spending is $700 billion, while other areas including healthcare, education, and infrastructure are on the chopping block. The decision came after a long struggle between lawmakers and the Pentagon saying military cuts will threaten national security. Journalist Chris Hedges says the decision was made under severe pressure from some lobbying circles.

Posted April 16, 2011