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In 2011, President Barack Obama found enough loose change in the Pentagon budget to bomb Libya for seven months.
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In 2011, President Barack Obama found enough loose change in the Pentagon budget to bomb Libya for seven months.
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{
    "date": "2011",
    "event": "Libya bombing",
    "person": "Barack Obama",
    "organization": "Pentagon"
}
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Historical Government Spending Pentagon Barack Obama Libya
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October 2, 2026 at 11:01 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 2, 2026 at 11:01 PM (1 week ago)

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Want To Stop the Iran War? Don't Pay the Bill
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https://reason.com/2026/10/02/want-to-stop-the-iran-war-dont-pay-the-bill

Congress has the power to stop the ongoing U.S. war with Iran by refusing to fund it. Despite the War Powers Resolution failing to curb presidential warmaking, withholding appropriations could pressure President Trump to end the conflict.

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