Joe Biden (D)
Provide more reconstruction assistance, conditioned on the protection of minority and women's, rights and the establishment of a jobs program to give Iraqi youth an alternative to the militia and criminal gangs.
Hillary Clinton (D)
"Believes in responsible military spending. While keeping our military strong, she will enforce accountability with the Pentagon’s budget."
Chris Dodd (D)
“As president, I will end the Iraq war and re-invest in our depleted military readiness, phase out Cold War weapons like SDI and modernize the military for today’s challenges.”
John Edwards (D)
"I will maintain the military we need to fulfill the missions we define | no more, no less | in the post-Iraq environment."
Rudy Giuliani (R)
Will ensure that the military has all the forces, tools, skills and technologies it needs to defeat the terrorists and address other future threats.
Mike Gravel (D)
"Believe spending should be reduced, and money put toward the country's infrastructure."
Mike Huckabee (R)
Will expand the army and increase the defense budget.
Duncan Hunter (R)
"I believe it's essential that America provide its military all necessary resources to do the job we ask of them."
Dennis Kucinich (D)
Voted against the war on terror and is against funding its continuation.
John McCain (R)
"Committed to ensuring that the men and women of our military remain the best, most capable military force in the world."
Barack Obama (D)
"Will rebuild a military strained by the Iraq War and review each weapons system to match today’s threats."
Ron Paul (R)
"Military spending should go to national defense, not international interventionism that risks American lives rather than protecting them."
Bill Richardson (D)
“My plan cuts outdated Cold War weapons systems and wasteful programs, and renews the focus on the real threats posed to our nation.”
Mitt Romney (R)
"Increase military spending to at least 4 percent of the GDP and increase the size of our military by at least 100,000 troops. The president’s primary responsibility is to keep American citizens safe."
Tom Tancredo (R)
Believes we must limit entitlement spending while increasing funding for our military.
Fred Thompson (R)
"Prepare to increase the core defense budget up to 4.5 percent of GDP to modernize the military and build a million-member ground force."
Merrimack Valley
December 11, 2007
On the Issues: Military spending
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State officials asked to investigate Adams
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Democratic Party has asked state election officials to investigate whether state Rep. Paul Adams benefited from "a multi-step financial scheme" to mislead voters about how his 2010 campaign was financed.
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Love's Enduring Promise: By Peggy's side
Editor's Note: In the spirit of Valentine's Day, The Eagle-Tribune asked readers to tell us stories about their lasting relationships — how they worked through the challenges over the years and kept their love healthy and alive. The series begins today and continues through Tuesday, Feb. 14, highlighting compelling stories of Love's Enduring Promise.
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Despite new law, local towns say no to GIC
Joining the state's Group Insurance Commission is not the only option local communities are looking at in fighting the high cost of health care coverage for their employees.
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The deadline for cities and towns to join the state plan is March 1. - Mass. schools suspend thousands under 'zero-tolerance'
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- Community calendar
- Saturday, February 11, 2012
- Early morning, two-alarm fire on High Street, Haverhill drives family out of house
- Back on the home front
- Marine gets big welcome
- Gym damage forces shift of voting site
- Five candidates to run for Andover's top board
- Burglars hit fire damaged home
- Church celebrates renovations, anniversary
- Couple caught stealing $889 in groceries
- Man charged with hat theft
- Man arrested after chase
- Friday, February 10, 2012
- Spanish class exchange lets LHS, Phillips Academy students discover common interests
- Write your own success stories, students told
- State of city deadline missed again
- Retiring moderator's advice: 'Stay out of arguments'
- Man facing child porn charges said that he attended Merrimack
- Lantigua fails to file campaign finance reports
- Methuen, Lawrence Democrats to elect state convention delegates
- Councilor withdraws customer service crackdown
- Moran planning a run for 17th Essex Representative
- Two correction officers suspended for barroom brawl
- Merrimack Valley YMCA honors staff members
- Man accused of stealing gold rings from roommate
- Cash, liquor stolen from club
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State officials asked to investigate Adams
