U.S. Authorizes Another $70 Billion For Iraq, Afghan Wars
September 30, 2006
A U.S.military vehicle destroyed in Iraq in August 2005 (epa)
The bill now goes to President George W. Bush to be signed into law.
Lawmakers said the $70 billion should be considered a "bridge fund" to last about halfway through the next fiscal year. About $23 billion of that is to replace and repair worn out equipment.
(Reuters)