The Administration’s Budget Request
Funding for Iraq, Afghanistan, and the War on Terror
In a nationwide address on September 7, 2003, the President announced that he would request an additional $87 billion for ongoing military operations and for reconstruction assistance in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere. On September 17, the White House submitted a formal request for the funds to Congress, and on September 21, the Defense Department provided backup material to congressional committees. On September 23, the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) that is administering Iraq provided information on the details of its request for reconstruction aid. In response, a wide range of legislative measures addressing costs, burden-sharing, and other issues were proposed. These…
