The U.S. spends the following annually on the military:
- $740 billion from the funds allocated by Congress to the Department of Defense (DOD.gov)
- $243.3 billion for Veterans benefits (VA.gov)
- $49.4 billion for maintenance and upgrading nuclear weapons found in the Department of Energy budget (energy.gov >nnsa >budget)
- $48 billion in interest payments for the U.S. Military’s portion of the overall U.S. debt (www.armscontrolcenter.org>fact-sheet-u-s>budget)
When people read this yard sign it’s our hope they will begin to realize how large the American military budget is.
The U.N. estimates $30 billion can end hunger on earth.
We are inviting you to display a yard sign on your front yard or in a street-facing window.
There’s no charge for the signs at this time; supporters have graciously donated sufficient funds to print the initial batch of 125 signs.
However, if you would like to support the advance of the campaign please consider making a donation of $5 or $10.
Funds will be used to purchase more signs, provide educational opportunities related to the cause, and fund printing of informational pieces.
How else can I support the 2.9% campaign?
- Engage your neighbors- ask them to join the campaign
- Contact your legislators- contact your legislators and ask them to support this campaign
- Stay engaged- We plan to establish an online group to create community around the campaign
- Email campaign coordinator Steve Senesi for all the latest specifics: steve.senesi@gmail.com