Topic: Congressman Obey

Congressman David Obey has introduced HR 4130, titled the "Share the Sacrifice Act of 2010," which proposes a new tax to fund the ongoing war in Afghanistan. This "war tax" would apply to most citizens except active military members, potentially raising $1 trillion over ten years. Critics highlight the irony of the tax given President Obama's campaign promises to end the war, while also noting that a significant portion of war funding benefits private military contractors rather than troops.