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The Pentagon on Wednesday earmarked more than $120 billion for contractors to step up production of Patriot missiles and long-delayed submarines to support future combat operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
The remaining $35,000 could come from investment withdrawals or other assets earmarked for discretionary spending.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
But local journalist Mustafa Canka, who has tracked the project for years, said previous estimates put the cost of restarting the salt industry and preserving the salina at almost five times the earmarked amount.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Rahmani said the funds earmarked for Lopez were deposited into a Chase bank account on Aug. 28.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
He had never before spent a needless penny, since all money had been earmarked for his bookstore.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
