Pentagon seeks $190 billion more for Iraq and Afghanistan

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Source: reuters



Pentagon seeks $190 billion more for Iraq and Afghanistan

By Susan Cornwell Wed Sep 26, 12:55 PM ET

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Wednesday asked Congress to approve nearly $190 billion more in spending for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.


In prepared testimony to a Senate committee, Gates said the Bush administration sought the money for more training and equipment for the U.S. military, including new armored vehicles that give extra protection to troops against bomb blasts. The funds were for the 2008 fiscal year beginning October 1.

More money was also needed to train and equip Iraqi security forces as well as to improve U.S. facilities in the region and "consolidate our bases in Iraq," Gates said. Reuters obtained a copy of his remarks in advance of his testimony on Wednesday.

In asking for the money, Gates said he was aware of the controversy surrounding the unpopular war. Since September 2001, Congress has appropriated $602 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to the Congressional Budget Office.



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[ShortnFiery]

1. NO! Stop funding this terrorism to humanity - called endless WAR?!? nt

[Demeter]

2. Take a Cue from Nancy (Reagan): JUST SAY NO!!!!

[Megahurtz]

3. O - M - G.

:crazy:
:hurts:

[Skink]

4. Didn't they vote to delay this?

[bhumikag]

5. no money for war

aha..classic GOP ploy..spend billions in an illegal war but no money for children's health insurance plan!!

anyway..i hope the dems have grown a spine during the august break and are ready to smash this "request"..no money for war!! final

bhumika
politics desk,Voxant Newsroom

[ladjf]

6. Vote NO!