Assessing war costs tricky, but adding up

Monday, November 12, 2001

WASHINGTON -- A U.S. helicopter lost in Afghanistan a week ago cost up to twice as much as the government spends yearly on scenic byways. Each cruise missile is worth several American homes.

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