Linda Bilmes

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

August 14, 2013Business, Economics and Jobs

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?

U.S. Deficit Projected to Reach $9 Trillion

August 14, 2013Global Politics

Shrinking the national debt one soldier at a time

August 14, 2013Global Politics

The $10 trillion dollar hangover

August 14, 2013Business, Economics and Jobs

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