Republican lawmakers yesterday pressed for $70 billion in Iraq war funding without restrictions. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said that if Democrats move forward with a plan to add to an omnibus spending bill $30 billion for the war in Afghanistan and other military operations not involving Iraq, he will seek to change the measure. "It would be my intent to offer an amendment that would provide $70 billion without strings attached for Iraq, for our troops in harm's…
Senate Republicans Call For $70 Billion In War Funds
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