House Passes $87 Billion Iraq Aid Bill
Just after midnight, the House passed Bush's $87 billion Iraq aid bill.
The package, approved 298-121 shortly after midnight, includes nearly $65 billion for military personnel and operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and an additional $18.6 billion for reconstruction efforts in Iraq. The Senate is expected to follow suit quickly, sending President Bush a package that closely mirrors his original request.
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