Bilmes said the United States has spent almost $2 trillion already for the military campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq. Those costs, she said, are only a fraction of the ultimate price tag. The biggest ongoing expense will be providing medical care and disability benefits to veterans of the two conflicts.
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While the refinery subsidiary (Monroe Energy) could lose money if the crack spread decreases, Delta would still benefit in that scenario, because a lower crack spread translates to lower jet fuel prices (holding crude oil prices constant).ince then, many observers have criticized the deal, arguing that Delta's refinery strategy is doomed to failure. However, much of the criticism is based around three big myths. The truth is that Delta's refinery gambit will probably succeed.