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Obama Seeks $83.4B for Wars

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(Newser) – President Obama will ask Congress for $83.4 billion in supplemental funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the AP reports. Obama had in the past opposed such requests outside of the federal budget, but the administration says it's necessary one final time to fund the military through the end of the year. “This will be the last supplemental for Iraq and Afghanistan,” said press chief Robert Gibbs.

The request is necessary because the money is needed by the summer, and Congress won't be done with the budget by then, said Gibbs. The measure covers the cost of Obama's recent troop increase for Afghanistan. It also includes $3.6 billion for the Afghan army, $400 million to help Pakistan fight insurgents, $400 million for the US-Mexico border, and $600 million for four F-22 jets before that line is discontinued.

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs speaks with reporters today at a briefing.
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs speaks with reporters today at a briefing.   (AP Photo)
Iraqi Army and US Army soldiers participate in a training mission outside Baghdad.
Iraqi Army and US Army soldiers participate in a training mission outside Baghdad.   (AP Photo)
Children pass by as a US army soldier from Demon Dog Company in Mosul.
Children pass by as a US army soldier from Demon Dog Company in Mosul.   (AP Photo)
A Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle in Iraq.
A Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle in Iraq.   (AP Photo)
President Barack Obama steps off Air Force One after his recent trip to Europe, Turkey, and Iraq.
President Barack Obama steps off Air Force One after his recent trip to Europe, Turkey, and Iraq.   (AP Photo)
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justme
Apr 9, 09 8:25 PM CDT
Where are the Bush-haters now that Obama seems to be following many Bush policies in foreign affairs. It's easy to say "no special appropriations. Do it in the budget" when you're the junior senator from Illinois. Not so easy when you're president. Reply
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riffran
Apr 9, 09 11:35 PM CDT
but it is so much easier to point the finger of blame, than to admit somebody you hate might have actually done something right......or appropriate given the situation at the time Reply
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riffran
Apr 9, 09 11:36 PM CDT
I forgot to add....."just give them time" they will find a way to make it somebody elses fault Reply
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SPH
Apr 10, 09 9:48 AM CDT
The first Obama budget does not take effect until October 1, 2009.......Obama is left with the Hobsin's choice of requesting the deceitful Bush era tactic of supplemental funding-OR-provide no funds for the war efforts until October...Did you people read the article or do you not understand the federal budget process?.... Reply
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