White House seeks $87.6B in supplemental funding to sustain Iran war and domestic priorities
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The White House asked Congress for $87.6 billion in supplemental funding to cover the Iran war and other priorities, including $21B for the Defense Department, $1.4B for Ebola response, $768M for energy security, plus funds for farmers, Penn Station renovations, and DC projects, drawing swift Democratic criticism and requiring congressional approval to any disbursement.
- White House requests $87.6 billion supplemental spending for Iran war, farm aid CNBC
- Trump Asks Congress for $88 Billion, Mostly for War With Iran The New York Times
- The Pentagon said Iran War costs $29 billion, but the real cost is closer to $200 billion—and counting Fortune
- Trump administration asks Congress for $88 billion in supplemental funding for Iran war, Ebola, farm aid CBS News
- Missiles, drones and nukes: What Trump's war has gained − and cost USA Today
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