Senate Appropriations Legislation
Mr. Earle was interviewed about the $87 billion supplemental budget request for Iraq and Afghanistan then being considered in congress. Amon… read more
Mr. Earle was interviewed about the $87 billion supplemental budget request for Iraq and Afghanistan then being considered in congress. Among the ideas discussed were separating funding for the military from reconstruction money, using Iraq’s oil revenues for reconstruction, and forcing Iraq to use loans instead of grants to rebuild. Mr. Earle also talked about the likely timetables for debate and votes on the bill. close
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