""The real crisis isn't that the Pentagon's budget decreased - it's that our leaders continue to prioritize war over human well-being.""
""Despite years of record-high military budgets, politicians and defense officials act as if the Pentagon is perpetually underfunded.""
On March 17, 2025, a report highlighted Congress approving $141 billion for Pentagon research and development, illustrating a trend where military budgets overshadow domestic needs. Despite the approval, it was noted that the figure represented a $7 billion decrease from the previous year due to budget caps. The article underscores a pattern of prioritizing military expenditure at the expense of crucial social programs, indicating a disconnect between national security funding and societal well-being. Critics point out the crisis lies in the lack of investment in human welfare over an inflated defense budget.
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