Military spending won't provide boost as previous wars
War costs in this conflict are overshadowed by indirect effects. Direct war spending may be around 1 percent of GDP, far smaller than World War II, Civil War, or the Civil War’s 104 percent of GDP. Economists warn geography of impact varies, with defense hubs gaining little while base towns feel demand drops. The CBO estimates one month of war costs about $33 billion, $23 billion for transport.
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Anti war protests erupt across major cities over Iraq strikes
Crowds blocked traffic in Washington San Francisco and Philadelphia as about 150 demonstrators halted inbound lanes near the Potomac River crossing in Washington. About 50 bicyclists rode downtown with Bikes not Bombs signs while police blocked White House access. In San Francisco dozens were arrested after blocking streets in the financial district as police used power saws on linked demonstrators. Philadelphia saw roughly 100 arrests at downtown federal building entrances. Protesters cited casualties and U.S. oil greed. rallies planned nationwide amid polls showing two thirds support for war with desire for UN backing.
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War updates as Iraqi leadership teeters amid strikes
Iraqi Information Minister says Saddam home hit. no injuries. US officials cite uncertain outcome on Saddam, while medical workers respond to a Baghdad compound strike. Iraqi news agency reports 37 injured and four soldiers killed. Across the front, British and American forces push toward Basra and Baghdad with air support as thousands protest. Housing desertions noted, Marine units report numerous Iraqi surrenders, and oil targets at Faw peninsula draw focus. Senate backs war support. House approves largely party line vote.
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Local law enforcement monitors potential threats amid heightened alert
In Anderson County a sheriff's deputy serves in the National Guard and may deploy. Undersheriff Max Skelton could not say. Police say they stay vigilant with at least four officers on the street and watch schools for possible targets as the national security alert rises since the war on Iraq began.
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