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US role in Libya costs hundreds of millions so far
Analyst: Initial cost of operation was between $400 million and $800 million
WASHINGTON — Stretched thin by two wars, the U.S. military is spending upward of $1 billion in an international assault to destroy Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's air defenses and save rebels from likely defeat, according to analysts and a rough calculation of the military operation so far.
Missiles fired from submarines in the Mediterranean, bombs dropped by B-2 stealth bombers and an array of warplanes launching airstrikes over the northern portion of Libya easily total hundreds of millions of dollars. The campaign entered its fifth day on Wednesday.
Story: Obama, Libya and the authorization conflict
The Obama administration isn't talking overall cost, but the magnitude of the military campaign, the warships and aircraft deployed and the munitions used provide some information to estimate the growing price tag.
Other political news of note Big political challenges greet Obama's return home
Updated 53 minutes ago 3/24/2011 3:53:00 PM +00:00 Returning home to some messy politics, President Barack Obama must contend with a battery of challenges, from a spending standoff that threatens to shut down the government to congressional angst over the U.S.-led war against Libya.
US role in Libya costs hundreds of millions so far
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First Thoughts: Searching for 'clarity'
Gingrich reverses stand on Libya
..As of Tuesday, the coalition had fired at least 162 sea-launched Tomahawk missiles priced at $1 million to $1.5 million apiece and dispatched B-2 stealth bombers — round-trip from Missouri — to drop 2,000-pound bombs on Libyan sites.
Total flying time: 25 hours. Operating cost for one hour: at least $10,000.
Obama agenda: Libya in focus
Yet those numbers only provide part of the costs. The B-2 bombers require expensive fuel — and rely on air tankers to refuel in flight — and probably needed parts replaced upon their return to Whiteman Air Force Base. The pilots most certainly will get combat pay.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42246682/ns/politics-more_politics/
does anyone else notice the silent "outrage" over the cost of this military action?
war monger obama could spend this money at home for schools, infrastructure etc...but no, he is all about giving money to his corporate and oil buddies!!!!!!!!
there is my outrage for the silent - well, you know
Analyst: Initial cost of operation was between $400 million and $800 million
WASHINGTON — Stretched thin by two wars, the U.S. military is spending upward of $1 billion in an international assault to destroy Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's air defenses and save rebels from likely defeat, according to analysts and a rough calculation of the military operation so far.
Missiles fired from submarines in the Mediterranean, bombs dropped by B-2 stealth bombers and an array of warplanes launching airstrikes over the northern portion of Libya easily total hundreds of millions of dollars. The campaign entered its fifth day on Wednesday.
Story: Obama, Libya and the authorization conflict
The Obama administration isn't talking overall cost, but the magnitude of the military campaign, the warships and aircraft deployed and the munitions used provide some information to estimate the growing price tag.
Other political news of note Big political challenges greet Obama's return home
Updated 53 minutes ago 3/24/2011 3:53:00 PM +00:00 Returning home to some messy politics, President Barack Obama must contend with a battery of challenges, from a spending standoff that threatens to shut down the government to congressional angst over the U.S.-led war against Libya.
US role in Libya costs hundreds of millions so far
Updated 85 minutes ago 3/24/2011 3:20:23 PM +00:00 New milestone: 1 in 6 US residents is Hispanic
First Thoughts: Searching for 'clarity'
Gingrich reverses stand on Libya
..As of Tuesday, the coalition had fired at least 162 sea-launched Tomahawk missiles priced at $1 million to $1.5 million apiece and dispatched B-2 stealth bombers — round-trip from Missouri — to drop 2,000-pound bombs on Libyan sites.
Total flying time: 25 hours. Operating cost for one hour: at least $10,000.
Obama agenda: Libya in focus
Yet those numbers only provide part of the costs. The B-2 bombers require expensive fuel — and rely on air tankers to refuel in flight — and probably needed parts replaced upon their return to Whiteman Air Force Base. The pilots most certainly will get combat pay.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42246682/ns/politics-more_politics/
does anyone else notice the silent "outrage" over the cost of this military action?
war monger obama could spend this money at home for schools, infrastructure etc...but no, he is all about giving money to his corporate and oil buddies!!!!!!!!
there is my outrage for the silent - well, you know
