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When President Eisenhower identified the military-industrial complex as a powerful component of political and economic life in the United States, he also warned against feeding it too much power. That balance continues to be a hot debate. Where will readers stand on using military spending to fuel economic growth or limiting that spending to leave room for social programs? Should we be bolstering geopolitical power with military strength or limiting military spending in order to combat wasteful budgets? From drones to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to cyberoperations, this reporting reveals the extent of military spending and the complex political problems associated with controlling it. Beyond the text, features to further challenge readers include media literacy terms and questions.

Examines the government's involvement in economics, the ways in which the government acquires and spends money, and the roles of specific organizations and the Secret Service in economic matters; and includes case studies and questions to help readers test their knowledge.

Describes different types of taxes; discusses government spending, budgeting, and fiscal policy; and offers suggestions on how readers can get involved with how the government spends, taxes, and manages its finances.

A book for young readers about the act of passing a government budget.

Presents a series of essays espousing opposing viewpoints on topics relating to U.S. government spending and budget setting, such as questions about how much money the government should spend and how out of control the country's debt really is.

"All of the federal government's efforts to stem the tide in the financial meltdown that began with the subprime mortgage crisis have added hundreds of billions of dollars to the national debt. FRONTLINE reports on how this debt will constrain and challenge the new Obama administration, and on the growing chorus on both sides of the aisle that without fiscal reform, the United States government may face a debt crisis of its own, which makes the current financial situation pale in comparison. Through interviews with leading experts and insiders in government finance, the film investigates the causes and potential outcomes of - and possible solutions to - America's $10 trillion debt.".

Libertarian American radio host Glenn Beck offers advice on how to win arguments about various topics of political intrigue, providing retorts and facts relevant for conversations about gun control, health care, and more.

Examines the growing political controversy surrounding the Reagan administration's proposals for defense spending, the issues of which include inflation, defense policy, opposition to weapons and missiles, and Pentagon mismanagement.

This book gets past the overheated rhetoric and political posturing to explain clearly how and why governments borrow money, how and why they engage in deficit spending, and the short- and long-term effects such practices have on the economy.