Blog: The Fine Print

Deeper into Debt

by Guest Blogger, 5/5/2004

Federal Budget Policy, Appropriations, Federal Debt and Deficit, Spending Transparency, President's Budget Proposal, Revenue & Spending, War Spending, Supplemental Appropriations

The new request for military funding will put us another $25 billion in debt - still no revenue solution in sight.

Bush to Request $25 Billion For Iraq War Costs (washingtonpost.com)

The Bush administration will ask Congress for an additional $25 billion for U.S. operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, Republican congressional aides said Wednesday, a change from the White House's earlier plans to not request such money until after the November elections.
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