Portland Tri-Met's MAX train8,555 -- Number of jobs created by spending $1 billion on defense.
10,779 -- Number of jobs created by spending $1 billion on health care.
17,687 -- Number of jobs created by spending $1 billion on education.
19,795 -- Number of jobs created by spending $1 billion on public transportation.
According to The U.S. Employment Effects of Military and Domestic Spending Priorities [pdf] via ::Yes! Magazine and ::Gristmill
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