How much does inflation actually matter to DoD and can it be fixed?

The word inflation is being bantered about in Congress relating to the Pentagon’s 2023 budget quite a bit as senior leaders justify their funding decisions for the upcoming year. However, how important is inflation to the actual military budget, especially when the budget, after all, is just a recommendation? Last week, the Defense Department provided important information to Congress on how it is thinking about the nation’s inflation rate in terms of next year’s budget. The letter, requested by both Armed Services Committees’ ranking members, provided tidbits of insider knowledge…

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‘Bunch of flash without much bang’: Are vaccine mandates worth the hassle?

President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate is expected to push 23 million workers at large companies to get vaccinated but the political backlash, disruptive legal fight and threat of workplace upheaval over the holiday season beg the question: Is it all worth it? Retail lobbyists and economists say worksite vaccine clinics … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Democrats ‘pretty much there’ on U.S. social spending bill -Pelosi – Reuters

Democrats ‘pretty much there’ on U.S. social spending bill -Pelosi  Reuters ‘Finally doing right’: Democrats’ big bill offers Sanders chance to deliver  The Guardian UPDATE 7-Democrats ‘pretty much there’ on U.S. social spending bill -Pelosi  Yahoo Finance US House speaker says Democrats close to reach deal on Biden’s social spending plan  ecns Pelosi, Biden call for filibuster reform on voting rights bills  USA TODAY View Full Coverage on Google News “us democrats” – Google News

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