Congress still trying to figure out how to reduce wasteful military spending

[rangerrebew]

Congress still trying to figure out how to reduce wasteful military spending
Yesterday
 

Political Correspondent

By Ray Bogan (Political Correspondent)

It’s no secret the United States spends extraordinary sums on the military. Congress approved an $824 billion budget for the Pentagon for 2024. However, not all that money goes to good use.

“How much do you think the Air Force pays for this bag of bushings?” Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., asked Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall during a recent hearing.

“I don’t know, congressman,” Sec. Kendall said.

“$90,000,” Waltz told him as he held up a small bag that fit in his hand.

 
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[rangerrebew]

Before they worry about the splinter in the eye of the military, they should worry about the 4x4x20 in their own.