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US military spending in question
Budgeting for bombers and spending on soldiers are key issues in an election dominated by the economy.
Last Modified: 31 Oct 2012 13:06

Whoever wins the top job at the White House next week will also hold the title of commander-in-chief of the United States armed forces.

And while the economy remains the top issue for most voters, the incoming president will still face a number of critical defence challenges - such as how to pay for the country's military muscle.

Al Jazeera's Rosiland Jordan reports.

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