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Almost everyone agrees the federal deficit is a ticking bomb, but when it comes to ideas for solving the problem, some are contradictory and all are controversial. No wonder: If you look at where the money actually goes, it's easy to see why it's so hard to balance the budget.

America is $15.5 trillion dollars in the red. So why is the Pentagon buying military hardware that no one wants or needs?

Veterans with disabilities have a staggering 41% unemployment rate. That's especially true for veterans who return from Iraq and Afghanistan with two signature disabilities: post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury, which frequently go undiagnosed.

The Tea Party says everything is on the table regarding its goal to cut federal spending and balance the budget -- including defense spending. If the political faction succeeds in cutting military spending, not only would the U.S. economy benefit, national security could well be strengthened.

Howard Warren Buffett, grandson of renowned investor Warren Buffett, is a chip off the old philanthropic block. At the recent Social Good Summit in New York, he spoke about the challenges in this age of technology of preserving human connections with those who are suffering.

The founder of private security company Xe Services, previously known as Blackwater Worldwide, plans to sell the company to a group of investors based in Los Angeles. Xe Services has come under intense pressure in recent years, with rumors that the U.S. government would no longer award it...

The Ninth Circuit Appeals Court that put the decision ordering the military to stop enforcing "Don't Ask Don't Tell" on hold is a brief win for the government. But don't assume it means the policy will survive: The stay just means that the judges want time to think.

In Electronic Arts' new Medal of Honor game, players can take on the role of the Taliban or U.S. soldiers. But the prospect of having players shoot Americans doesn't go over too well with a lot of people, including the folks running base stores.

Consistency has never been Arianna Huffington's strong suit, so when you hear her lauding the firmness of one of her own positions, it's worth checking for yourself.

By posting Rolling Stone's article about Gen. Stanley McChrystal on their websites, Time and Politico seem to have undermined their own self-interest in upholding copyright law.