| From classbrain.com The War in Iraq "NPP offers a state-by-state breakdown of how President Bush's requested $87 billion in additional war spending could be spent instead to create more jobs and meet community needs at the same time. This Factsheet also provides a graphic illustration of current federal spending priorities, comparing the total amount of war-related spending with spending on basic needs such as food and nutrition, the environment, housing, education, the environment and veterans' benefits." Source: National Priorities Project If you think this war is costing us too much in the way of lives and money, take a look below to see just how much. Courtesy of www.costofwar.com © Copyright 2004 by classbrain.com |