White House asks Congress for $88 billion in emergency funding for Iran war, ‘other critical needs’

The White House is requesting Congress pass $87.6 billion in emergency appropriations for the Iran war and “other critical needs” such as economic assistance for farmers. 

The supplemental funding request transmitted to lawmakers on Wednesday has been expected for months as administration officials have said they will need to rebuild weapons stocks depleted in Operation Epic Fury and backfill accounts that have been used to pay for the myriad costs of war. 

“The Administration’s request addresses operational costs incurred by the Department of War (DOW) during OEF, including funding for military personnel and readiness expenses, operational costs to rebuild stocks expended by DOW, classified programs, and other key expenses,” White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell T. Vought wrote in a letter accompanying the supplemental request. 

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