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Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH

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To: Srexley who wrote (744736)	7/8/2006 11:31:29 AM
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Detailing Proposed War Spending July 8, 2006 (AP) President Bush would spend a quarter of the $50 billion down payment he wants for next year's Iraq and Afghanistan war costs to replace damaged weapons and equipment, while an additional $3 billion would go to train and equip Iraqi and Afghan forces. A Defense Department document detailing the plan, obtained by The Associated Press, also says that $13 billion is needed to repair and replace equipment worn by battle and harsh desert conditions. "Without sufficient funding, the department would be forced to strip combat units in the United States," the document said. The House passed a fiscal 2007 defense spending bill that included the $50 billion war fund. The Senate is expected to approve the money this year. Costs for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars since 2001 are approaching half a trillion dollars. nytimes.com Copyright 2006 The New York Times Company

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