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Pentagon tells lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war, other expenses: WSJ
The U.S. Department of Defense requested $80 billion to cover costs related to the Iran war and other expenses, according to Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg. A supplemental request including non-defense priorities like farm and disaster relief may follow, amid opposition to an initial $200 billion funding proposal.
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