Analysis: U.S. defense contractors are getting a huge share of taxpayer dollars

By: Marty Schladen

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: April 14, 2026

Words: 592

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Except for Medicare, Medicaid, and interest on the national debt, defense contractors are getting the biggest share of Ohioans’ federal tax dollars, according to a new analysis.

Medicare and Medicaid provide health care to more than 144 million Americans, and paying interest on the $39 trillion national debt isn’t really optional. However, policymakers choose to spend nearly $900 billion a year on defense, and allow the Pentagon to ship 54% …

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