Trump seeks $88B emergency package for Iran war, farm relief and Ebola response
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Trump’s administration asks Congress for about $88 billion in an emergency funding package to cover the Iran-war costs (about $67.1 billion for the Pentagon, including billions for munitions), plus $11.1 billion for farm relief, and additional funds for Ebola response, DC projects, and infrastructure like a modernized Penn Station, with regulatory tweaks on hemp and E15 fuel on the side. Democrats warn the price tag is high amid opposition to the war, and Republicans are split on how to package the funding, potentially complicating passage of a defense-heavy bill and broader domestic spending.
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- Trump Asks Congress for $88 Billion, Mostly for War With Iran The New York Times
- White House tells Republicans to expect war funding request by end of week Politico
- The Pentagon said Iran War costs $29 billion, but the real cost is closer to $200 billion—and counting Fortune
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