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    Budget Train Wreck Appears Likely

    Sep 20, 1999 | 4 min read
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    The Budget Surplus Vanishes

    Sep 16, 1999 | 3 min read
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    Military Spending: Everything and the Kitchen Sink

    Sep 4, 1999 | 2 min read
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    Conference Committee Needs to Cut F-22

    Aug 3, 1999 | 3 min read
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    The Magical Budget Surplus

    Jul 29, 1999 | 3 min read
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    TCS Commends F-22 Cuts

    Jul 22, 1999 | 3 min read
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    Millions for Special Interests in Senate Interior Bill

    Jul 16, 1999 | 3 min read
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    Army Extends THAAD Deadlines, Signs Agreement to Possibly Rescind Lockheed-Martin Fines

    Jul 9, 1999 | 1 min read
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    Stop the Big Business Bailout

    Jul 8, 1999 | 3 min read
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    Taxpayers Pay Hospitals Millions to Not Train Doctors

    Jul 1, 1999 | 2 min read
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