Republicans Debate Defense Spending

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March 16, 2015

Republicans now in charge of Congress are set to introduce its budget proposal — which is pitting defense hawks against budget hawks within the party.

Derek Thompson of the Atlantic speaks to Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson discuss defense spending in historical context — and whether more funding has meant better readiness.

Guest

Derek Thompson, senior editor at The Atlantic. He tweets @DKThomp.

This segment aired on March 16, 2015.

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