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US Department Of Defense Seeks Additional Funding Amid Rising Costs
The US Department of Defense is seeking $80 billion in additional funding to cover costs from the Iran war as well as other non-war-related expenses, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg informed lawmakers of the request in phone calls this week. The full cost of the conflict remains uncertain, with an initial estimate of $25 billion provided by a Pentagon official in April. The request is part of a larger supplemental funding package that will also include money for non-defense priorities such as farm and disaster relief, as reported by Defense News.