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Review of “McNamara at war”

…or his private demons. In an Afterward, the authors direct us to the possible lessons of the Vietnam War. “Years later, Army general H.R. McMaster, a thoughtful student of military

politics and the economy . . .

…inflicted on American military bases, radar systems, aircraft, warehouses, and infrastructure in the Gulf region was far worse than the administration has told the public and will cost up to…

Employment Situation

The August employment report shows the economy continuing with its very sluggish pace. Although the unemployment rate fell it was due more to a contracting labor force rather than expanding…