Cost of Libya war for US at $608 million: Pentagon

[Purveyor]

By Agence France-Presse
Monday, April 11th, 2011

WASHINGTON – The cost of the air war in Libya for the US military has reached $608 million, a US defense official said Monday.

The cost estimate covers the period from the start of international air strikes in Libya on March 19 to April 4, the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told reporters.

US officials previously had said the operation had cost $550 million through March 28.

The Pentagon has estimated the air campaign will cost the United States about $40 million a month, even after NATO allies took the lead in the UN-mandated operation designed to protect civilians against Moamer Kadhafi's forces.

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http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/04/11/cost-of-libya-war-for-us-at-608-million-pentagon/

[The Northerner]

1. Don't worry, there's ALWAYS money for the wars nt

[bluedigger]

2. That's a good deal!

Let's start another. At that price, how can we afford not to?

[Gravel Democrat]

3. Don't give em any ideas- they might start offering 3 for 1

"What astonishing changes a few years are capable of producing! I am told that even respectable characters speak of a monarchical form of government without horror. From thinking proceeds speaking, thence to acting is often but a single step. But how irrevocable & tremendous!..."
George Washington (Letter to John Jay 15 August 1786)

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