"Republicans are looking for ways to save taxpayers' dollars, amid fiscal conservatives' concerns over the budget deficit."

May I suggest that the Iraq War be fought only on days that are prime numbers? For example, 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 13, 29. Averaging a 30-day month, the savings will be huge. It should cut the war costs by 2/3. Savings: Substantial. For everything else there's Master Card.