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Defense Spending Surge and Who Benefits | Boise News
Congress is eyeing a historic defense spending surge—potentially hundreds of billions, rivaling WWII levels—with the President requesting $1.5 trillion (a 42% jump) and both chambers proposing $1.15 trillion. Texas, California, and Virginia dominate funding, each grabbing nearly $50 billion annually, fueling military production and workforce hubs. While military bases bring economic boosts, infrastructure often gets sidelined. Per capita, Virginia and Connecticut lead, followed by Maryland, Alaska, and Hawaii—even within states like Texas, single counties can receive outsized shares. Critics…
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