In fact, Robert Samuelson of the Washington Post reports, it’s just the opposite. The real story is the rise of the American welfare state. Whereas in 1956 (see chart) defense spending was nearly 60% of the US budget, now it’s just less than 20%.
In comparison, the roles have switched: in fiscal year 2006, [...]
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Ex-Military Smackdown: Court of Federal Claims Cracks the Whip Against “Razor’s Edge of Frivolity” Claims
Posted in Appellate Law, Health, Law, Military Justice, Military Law, Political Commentary on 4 August 2007 | No Comments »
In five recent cases last week, two of which are by ex-military members , the Court of Federal Claims has dismissed the cases because “Plaintiff’s counsel has submitted filings which contain numerous errors and exhibit a fundamental misunderstanding of this Court’s jurisdiction.“ (emphasis added). The court referred the matters, along with three other cases, to the Chief [...]
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