Opinion | More Than $900 of Your Tax Dollars Went to Corporate Military Contractors

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Opinion | More Than $900 of Your Tax Dollars Went to Corporate Military Contractors
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'In 2020, the largest Pentagon contractor, Lockheed Martin, took in $75 billion from taxpayers—and paid its CEO more than $23 million.'

You've probably heard a lot about corporations not paying taxes. Last year, individuals like you contributedIn 2020, the largest Pentagon contractor, Lockheed Martin, took in $75 billion from taxpayers—and paid its CEOBut have you heard about how many of your tax dollars then end up in corporate pockets? It's a lot—especially for corporations that contract with the Pentagon. They collect nearly half of all military spending.

In 2020, the largest Pentagon contractor, Lockheed Martin, took in $75 billion from taxpayers—and paid its CEO

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