Trump administration asks Congress for $87.6 billion, mostly for Iran war
- White House requests $21bn for Pentagon munitions, industrial base, capabilities
The Trump administration requested $87.6 billion in additional funding from Congress, primarily for urgent Iran war needs, the Ebola outbreak response, and support for US farmers.
- Military funding for Iran war efforts.
- Ebola outbreak response and global health security.
- Financial assistance for US farmers.
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration asked the US Congress on Wednesday for $87.6 billion in additional funding, most of it for “urgent needs” related to the Iran war, as well as for a response to the Ebola outbreak in Africa.
The request, posted on the White House website, included $67.15 billion for the military.
The White House said the request includes $21 billion for the Pentagon to procure munitions, strengthen the US industrial base and support critical capabilities.
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It also includes $500 million for Global Health Security to prevent, detect and respond to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and other countries. “This funding is critical to protect Americans, and stop the spread to the United States,” the White House said.
The request seeks $800 million in international humanitarian assistance to support the response to the Ebola virus outbreak in Central Africa, including a quarantine facility in Kenya.
It also contains $11.1 billion to support US farmers.
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