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Jonathan DaCosta

Show BioHide BioJonathan is a Second Year MPP student at the University of Chicago. Prior to coming to Chicago, he obtained his B.A in International Relations from Boston University. Jonathan has in-depth policy experience stemming from his time working at the local, state, and federal levels of government. Whether it be working for a City Councilmember in Los Angeles or for a senator in Boston, his familiarity with policy is expansive. During his time at Harris, Jonathan has also worked in the private sector ensuring that his experience in the public sector could be balanced out. His policy areas of interest include defense, national security, and education.

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The Economic Cost of Cutting Defense Spending

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Throughout the latter half of the 20th century, the U.S. invested in numerous fighter jet programs to maintain air superiority. Those investments have yielded some of the most advanced aircraft in history, but at what cost? In December 2005, the F-22 Raptor en... More »