Congress Approves $70 Billion For Wars in Iraq, Afghanistan

By Ann Scott Tyson

Congress yesterday authorized an additional $70 billion in emergency funds to pay for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan through early next year, including nearly $24 billion for the Army and Marine Corps to repair and replace worn-out equipment.

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