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Mark Pocan: “The Department of Defense is going to request possibly $200…”

Featuring: Mark Pocan, Democratic | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 2

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With Liberty and Justice for Some Ep. 59 with Savannah Wooten

Published | Video Starts at 02:54

As the war in Iran continues, Americans are wondering why we're there and where it's going. But also very important is how much this war of choice will cost the American people. And why is The Department of Defense is going to request possibly $200 billion more at a time when they've spent already approximately $30 billion. My math shows a huge boondoggle on its way. And why should we trust an agency that. That has failed eight straight audits, yet gets more and more money every year? (02:54–03:05)

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Asserts that the Department of Defense may request an additional $200 billion after spending $30 billion.

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