Cost of Operations in Iraq
Witnesses testified about a Congressional Budget Office report that indicated that counterterrorism efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan could re… read more
Witnesses testified about a Congressional Budget Office report that indicated that counterterrorism efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan could reach $2.5 trillion over the next ten years. They also talked about President Bush’s recent requests for $46 billion in supplemental defense spending, financial practices and debts accrued to finance defense operations, and long-term fiscal policy. close
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