Democrats Lean Against Bush Spending Request

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By DAVID FIRESTONE

Published: October 15, 2003



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ASHINGTON, Oct. 14 — At least half the Democrats in the House are expected to vote against President Bush's $87 billion spending request for Iraq and Afghanistan later this week, and scores of others will support it only under protest, according to lawmakers and Congressional officials.

The spending bill will almost certainly pass both houses with virtually unanimous Republican support, but since President Bush announced the size of the spending request on Sept. 7, enthusiasm has diminished considerably across the political spectrum, reflecting its unpopularity around the country. A sizable though smaller proportion of Senate Democrats may also vote no on Thursday or Friday. The number is likely to grow if either chamber refuses to accept amendments that would require Iraq to repay part of the $20 billion in reconstruction aid.

The Senate voted on Tuesday night 57-to-39 against a Democratic amendment to use future Iraqi oil revenues to pay for the reconstruction.

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/15/international/middleeast/15COST.html

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1. hope it costs them

control of the house.