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88 Billion for War and Penn Station | Jersey News
The Senate Appropriations Committee grappled with a $88 billion emergency spending request—mostly for defense in the Iran conflict—amid sharp Democratic skepticism and growing concerns over military stockpiles, lack of an exit strategy, and the human toll of 17 U.S. deaths and 445 injuries. While Republicans eye budget reconciliation to fast-track defense and farm aid, Congress heads to recess, leaving critical funding decisions until September. Amid the chaos, the request also included a puzzling $1 billion for Penn Station modernization, while farmers and wildfire victims demand urgent…
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