Gates says Afghan surge may cost $5.5 billion in fiscal 09

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Robert Gates has told Congress that a planned buildup of U.S. forces in Afghanistan could add $5.5 billion to U.S. war costs in the current federal fiscal year, officials said on Wednesday.
Gates says Afghan surge may cost $5.5 billion in FY09
Gates estimates 2009 war costs at $136 billion