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Eleanor Clift
Eleanor Clift

Eleanor Clift is an American journalist born on July 7, 1940. She is known for her in-depth reporting on political and social issues and has worked for several prominent media outlets, including Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. Clift's work is praised for its insightful analysis and profound insight. more

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“But I think what we're coming to grips with is the fact that we actually have a mercenary Army, and it doesn't have a nice ring to it. We call it 'volunteers', but we're basically paying people to serve their country. And if you're going to pay people and have a mercenary Army, you're going to have to pay the market rate. And so the bounties are going up—more money for tuition, higher enlistment bonuses—and I think it's appropriate.”

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