By Jen DiMascio House and Senate leaders are crafting standalone legislation that would provide about $50 billion in funding for the war in Iraq between November and January, when lawmakers intend to begin debate on the president's full supplemental request. At the end of last month, Senate leadership was adamantly opposed to a bridge fund, saying it would provide a blank check for the war in Iraq. Republicans yesterday sought to add a $70 billion bridge fund for the war…
Democrats Building Bridge Fund With Iraq War Language
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