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William Hartung

William Hartung: Costs of War Hit Home, Politically

Director, Arms and Security Project, Center for International Policy

The combined costs of the wars this year amount to nearly $170 billion. While $19 billion less than '08, its a modest drop considering Iraq spending decreased almost $100 billion since then too. In other words, 4 of every 5 dollars saved from Iraq were reinvested in Afghanistan.

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