Iraq war spending showdown looms

President George W. Bush and Congress are headed toward another showdown on war spending, this time sparring over nearly $190bn (€134bn) the Pentagon says is needed to keep combat in Iraq afloat for another year.

Iraq war spending showdown looms

President George W. Bush and Congress are headed toward another showdown on war spending, this time sparring over nearly $190bn (€134bn) the Pentagon says is needed to keep combat in Iraq afloat for another year.

Senator Robert Byrd, chairman of the Appropriations Committee, vowed on Wednesday not to “rubber stamp” the request and said it was time to put Bush’s policies in check.

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