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Pentagon Seeks $67B Amid Iran Tensions | Sacramento News
The Pentagon is demanding $67 billion to fund operations against Iran and replenish military supplies, on top of a $1.5 trillion budget request — a move that’s sparking fierce debate in Congress. With U.S. service members killed and over 100 injured in recent attacks, military leaders argue “peace through strength” is essential, but Democrats are pushing back, calling the strategy costly and ineffective. Critics question the need for new funds when previous allocations remain unspent, and the Senate’s reconciliation process threatens to stall the entire package — exposing a deep rift over how…
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