Doing what Israel tells to must have got expensive. Look like Trump is bring USAID back as well. 😂
WASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S. Congress on Wednesday for $87.6 billion in additional funding, most of it related to the Iran war, setting the stage for another fight with lawmakers already frustrated with the conflict.
The supplemental funding request, opens new tab, posted on the White House website and transmitted to Congress, includes $67.15 billion for the military, in addition to some $1 trillion appropriated last year and another $1.5 trillion Trump wants for next year.
The supplemental budget request also includes some $1.4 billion to address the Ebola outbreak in Africa, including $800 million in international humanitarian assistance and $500 million for global health security to prevent, detect and respond to the outbreak.
The spending request is also seeking $11.1 billion to support U.S. farmers and $1 billion to boost the pensions of workers at former General Motors (GM.N), opens new tab auto parts unit Delphi, which were cut during the Detroit automaker's 2009 bankruptcy restructuring.
The White House is also asking for $500 million to support construction projects in and around Washington and $1 billion to assist reconstructing New York's Penn Station.
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