Thursday, June 18, 2009

Congress sends Obama $106 billion war funding bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Thursday sent President Obama a massive spending bill aimed at ensuring that the military efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan won't run out of money in the coming months.

Congress has passed such bills every year since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and with enactment of this legislation the amount will near $1 trillion, with about 70% going to the conflict in Iraq. Congress sends Obama $106 billion war funding bill

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