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Spot on.

FYI:
"Each THAAD missile costs more than $12.8 million"
"Each [Patriot] missile costs approximately $5 million"
"America’s traditional long-range, precision-guided munitions, including the Tomahawk [..] cost about $2.2 million apiece"

While "each Iranian ballistic missile costs about $1 million to $2 million to produce", "2 or 3 Patriots are needed to down a single one"
Shahed-136 drones: "$50,000".
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/03/us-iran-war-air-strikes/686228/

#US #USPol #PublicSpending #Trump #Democrats #Republicans

Watchdog questions DWP's Capita award amid pension scheme failures

Spending watchdog chair questions why DWP awarded £370m contract to Capita despite pension scheme failures. Cabinet Office oversight concerns raised.

The Daily Perspective

Canadian Taxpayers Fund $1 Billion Annually for Refugee Claimant Healthcare

Canadian taxpayers pay $1 billion yearly for refugee claimant healthcare, including those whose claims are denied. Learn about the costs and programs.

#Canada, #RefugeeHealthcare, #TaxpayerMoney, #Immigration, #PublicSpending

https://newsletter.tf/canada-refugee-healthcare-cost-1-billion/

Canada spends about $1 billion each year to provide healthcare for people seeking asylum. This cost includes people whose refugee claims are not approved. Other programs also help asylum seekers with housing and food.

#Canada, #RefugeeHealthcare, #TaxpayerMoney, #Immigration, #PublicSpending

https://newsletter.tf/canada-refugee-healthcare-cost-1-billion/

Canada Spends $1 Billion Each Year on Refugee Healthcare

Canadian taxpayers pay $1 billion yearly for refugee claimant healthcare, including those whose claims are denied. Learn about the costs and programs.

CAG report says Haryana spent ₹1.22 crore on water purifiers for Anganwadi play schools without water tanks or electricity, leaving 2,511 units non-functional and potable water goal unmet. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/cag-haryana-water-purifiers-unfruitful-expenditure-anganwadi-play-schools-tmzl3n1r?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #CAGReport #Haryana #Anganwadi #PublicSpending #AuditFindings

UK Chancellor Faces Scrutiny Over Public Finances and Rising SEND Costs

https://newsletter.tf/uk-money-special-needs-costs-reaves/

UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is facing questions about the country's money and rising costs for special needs services.

#UKFinance, #SpecialNeeds, #RachelReeves, #PublicSpending, #Economy

UK Chancellor Faces Questions on Money and Help for Kids with Special Needs

The UK's finance minister, Rachel Reeves, is talking about the country's money. There are worries about how much is spent on helping children with special needs. She will share her plans soon.

https://newsletter.tf/uk-money-special-needs-costs-reaves/

#UKFinance, #SpecialNeeds, #RachelReeves, #PublicSpending, #Economy

UK Chancellor Faces Questions on Money and Help for Kids with Special Needs

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is asked about the country's money and rising costs for special needs help. Learn about the challenges and possible plans.

4/ Why this happens 👇 Independent audits show private partner hospitals carry a ~25–30% cost premium vs public delivery. Fixed budgets + higher costs = fewer beds built. #ValueForMoney #PublicSpending