War Costs

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Senate appropriators mark up $94 billion war supplemental as Collins adds reconstruction watchdog

The Senate Appropriations Committee opened markup of a $94.1 billion Iran war supplemental Thursday morning, bolting on roughly $4.7 billion in mental health funding and a Senate-confirmed inspector general for reconstruction over administration objections.

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White House sends Congress $89 billion war supplemental as Republicans split

The Trump administration formally requested $89.4 billion in emergency war-related spending Friday, opening a fight that has split Republicans between hawks who want more and fiscal conservatives demanding offsets before any floor vote.

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