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How Much Do Americans Think We Spend on Defense?

Conn Carroll | June 02, 2009

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And how much do they think we should spend? Heritage takes to the streets of DC to find out:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihsDfa-LUO4[/youtube]

Find the facts, here.

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