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U.S military spending on the rise!

28th February 2017

US President Donald Trump is seeking to boost defence spending by 10% in his proposed budget plan for 2018.

The blueprint will increase defence spending by $54bn (£43bn) but seeks to recoup that sum through deep cuts elsewhere, including to foreign aid.

Mr Trump’s plan leaves large welfare programmes untouched, despite Republican calls for reform.  Read more 

 

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