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Senate OKs War Funding War Bill

HeadlineJun 27, 2008

On Capitol Hill, the Senate has overwhelmingly approved a measure funding the US occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan. The final vote was ninety-two to six. The $257 billion emergency supplement funds the wars through the end of President Bush’s term and beyond. The House passed its version of the bill last week. Democrats agreed to back the measure after winning Republican concessions on benefits for veterans.

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