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U.S. Government Spent 37.3 Cents of Every 2008 Federal Tax Dollar On Military; Environment, Energy and Science Split 2.8 Cents

The United States can do better! It’s time to “close the spigot” of defense spending.

Northampton, MA–(ENEWSPF)– As taxes come due on April 15, taxpayers can take stock of how the federal government spent each 2008 income tax dollar: 37.3 cents went towards military-related spending, while environment, energy and science-related projects split 2.8 cents, according to a new analysis released by National Priorities Project (NPP).

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