Middle East Economic Survey
VOL. XLVII
No 23
07-June-2004
IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION
US Senate Approves $25Bn Emergency Military Funds For Iraq, Afghanistan
The US Senate on 3 June approved a $25bn emergency request to fund military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan amid climbing costs due to increased security problems in both countries. The money is separate from a $392bn defense spending bill which is being debated in the Senate for fiscal year 2005. The funds are vital for Iraq where military costs...
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