Different Math

When it comes to reporting about the federal government, the media seems to speak an entirely different language than the rest of us commoners do. According to this one website, the media would appear to use a different kind of math as well, especially when it comes to the cost of the military. So which is it, 19 cents on the dollar or 68?
http://www.tompaine.com/articles/20050610/twothirds_on_defense.php