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On the recordMay 23, 2017
So if direct empirical evidence that something works is the only standard for funding, then what is the direct empirical evidence that an additional submarine or one more F-35 increases our security?
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Pramila Jayapal
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Jayapal questions the evidence used to justify military spending compared to social programs.

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