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White House asks Congress for $88 billion for Iran war
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The Trump administration is asking Congress for nearly $88 billion to help cover the costs of the war in Iran and other priorities, beginning what lawmakers have already signaled will be contentious negotiations over the package. Democracy Dies in Darkness White House asks Congress for $88 billion for Iran war The supplemental request also includes billions of dollars for other priorities, including local restoration projects and the Ebola outbreak in Africa.
The Trump administration is asking Congress for nearly $88 billion to help cover the costs of the war in Iran and other priorities, beginning what lawmakers have already signaled will be contentious negotiations over the package.
Democracy Dies in Darkness
White House asks Congress for $88 billion for Iran war
The supplemental request also includes billions of dollars for other priorities, including local restoration projects and the Ebola outbreak in Africa.