Pentagon and Beyond
by J.J. Green - WFED's National Security Correspondent JJ Green has traveled three continents covering intelligence, terrorism, and security issues. From Afghanistan to Africa, Iraq to Ireland, there isn't anywhere JJ won't go nor anyone he won't talk with to get the stories affecting you.

Sticker Shock

November 17, 2009 - 5:40pm


In Afghanistan, the price tag for the war is six and a half billion dollars. Double what it was year before last. The Pentagon says it's going to need more money. Estimates about how much are reaching toward 35 billion dollars. Reuters is reporting the White House budget office estimates that it will cost about $1 million for each additional soldier sent to Afghanistan. If we're looking at 35,000 more troops going to Afghanistan --you do the math.
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