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The Wastrels of Defense

Winslow Wheeler talked about his book “The Wastrels of Defense: How Congress Sabotages U.S. Security", published by Naval Institute Press. … read more

Winslow Wheeler talked about his book “The Wastrels of Defense: How Congress Sabotages U.S. Security", published by Naval Institute Press. He spoke about his experiences as a Congressional staff member and described the process of defense budgeting. He asserted that "pork barrel” spending harms the U.S. by increasing budget deficits and decreasing efficiency. He noted that many politicians feel that legislative “pork” generates jobs, but Mr. Wheeler argued that this is often not the case. close

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The Wastrels of Defense

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Nov 07, 2004 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jun 29, 2006 | 1:02am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Nov 07, 2004 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Nov 07, 2004 | 11:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Nov 08, 2004 | 6:00am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 29, 2006 | 1:02am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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