Linda Bilmes

The World

Re-examining the costs of the Iraq War as drawdown nears

President Obama has announced his commitment to draw down American forces in Iraq after seven years of combat. There will be 90,000 fewer troops in Iraq by the end of next year. But will the costs (financial, human, emotional) decrease as troops come home?

The World

U.S. Deficit Projected to Reach $9 Trillion

Global Politics
The World

Shrinking the national debt one soldier at a time

Global Politics
The World

The $10 trillion dollar hangover