White House sends $87.6B supplemental to Congress, with $67B for defense

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White House sends $87.6B supplemental to Congress, with $67B for defense

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The White House has requested an $87.6 billion supplemental budget from Congress, including $67 billion allocated for defense needs. The funds aim to replenish munitions used in ongoing conflicts, including some related to Iran.

The request includes $21 billion to recoup munitions used in the conflict, as well as other pots of money – some related to the Iran war, some not.

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