H.R.2642 - Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 Sponsor: Thomas Edwards / 110th Congress

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110th Congress - Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. hidemore...
Summary
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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The bill has become law.

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The War Funding Bill by Lynn Fang, Jun 25, 2008 (4:59pm)

This bill started out as a supplemental funding package for military operations in the Middle East. Democrats have loaded the bill with appropriations for funding in a number of domestic programs. Republicans, too, have supported some of these amendments and have added a few of their own. If there are too many funding items unrelated to the Iraq war, the bill faces a veto threat from the White House. However, in the Senate, the bill now appears to be enjoying bipartisan support. Perhaps a number of helpful domestic spending programs can be passed with this bill, although it appears that the bill will have separate votes for domestic spending and war funding. While many people do not believe the war should continue, it is unlikely for the current White House to allow withdrawal of troops.

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