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Obama Signs War Funding Bill

HeadlineJun 25, 2009

President Obama has signed a $106 billion emergency spending bill to expand the war in Afghanistan and to continue the war in Iraq. Congress passed the measure last week with the support of several Democrats who had previously cast antiwar votes. The measure also includes $420 million for the Mexican government to fight drug cartels, as well as increased funding for the International Monetary Fund.

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