This is a long article reviewing the extensive growth of the power and influence of the Pentagon under the Bush Administration. The dollar figures are huge.  Here is an excerpt.

"As the clock ticks down to November 4, 2008, a lot of people are investing hope (as well as money and time) in the possibility of change at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. But when it comes to the Pentagon, don't count too heavily on change, no matter who the new president may be. After all, seven years, four months, and a scattering of days into the Bush presidency, the Pentagon is deeply entrenched in Washington and still aggressively expanding. It has developed a taste for unrivaled power and unequaled access to the treasure of this country. It is an institution that has escaped the checks and balances of the nation. "

Here is a link to the complete article.

http://www.tomdispatch.com/post/174936/frida_berrigan_the_pentagon_takes_over