White House asks Congress for $87.6B for Iran war, aid to U.S. farmers and response to Ebola crisis
The White House has formally requested $87.6 billion mostly to replenish the Pentagon after the U.S. war against Iran, submitting the request to Congress at a politically difficult time as a majority of lawmakers have objected to any further military action.
TL;DR
- The White House formally requested $87.6 billion.
- The funds are primarily for replenishing the Pentagon after the U.S. war against Iran.
- The request was submitted to Congress during a politically difficult period.
- A majority of lawmakers have expressed objections to further military action.