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Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Supplemental Resources -- the Iraq Spending Bill

The House is heading for a floor vote, probably late this Thursday, March 22, on the now-$124.1 billion supplemental appropriations package -- the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act. At this point, it is seen as a vehicle for a Democratic message regarding withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq as much as a spending bill providing a record $100 billion in supplemental war funds. As the time draws nigh, we thought these resources would be helpful:

• Where the Vote Count Stands in the House:
  Iraq vote hangs by thread
  
• The Administration's Views and Veto Threat:
  Statement of Administration Position
  
• The Itemized Bill -- What's in It Now?:
  President's Revised Request vs. Committee-Reported Bill
  
• Background Brief:
  Supplemental Appropriations