Sen. Joni Ernst reveals $77B in ‘secret’ defense spending kept from taxpayers
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Source: New York Post
Published: 2026-03-19 03:15 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Science, Property, Military & Defence, Tax & Budget, World News, US Politics
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WASHINGTON — Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) revealed to The Post Wednesday that she’s uncovered more than $77 billion in research and development spending by the Pentagon that’s been shielded from taxpayers.
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