Obama Says Defeat of al-Qaeda Within Reach, War Near End

Obama Says Defeat of al-Qaeda Within Reach, War Near End - Businessweek 

"The war has cost the lives of 1,831 U.S. military personnel and about $443 billion, according to figures from the Defense Department and the Congressional Research Service. This year, the administration plans to spend $90 billion on military operations and $16 billion for aid, including training and equipment. More than 1,000 troops from U.S. coalition partners, which includes the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, also have died."