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At a recent hearing on President Bush's fiscal year 2008 emergency supplemental request, Senator Mikulski criticized funding shortfalls for vital programs for American communities, and returning National Guardsman and Reservists, while continuing to ask for billions of dollars a week for the War in Iraq. The Senate is expected to consider the spending bill in late April.
"How can the Bush Administration ask Congress for $25 million to stimulate the Iraqi economy and add to our deficit, while the Iraqi government builds up a $25 million surplus in oil profits? I was one of 23 members of the Senate who voted against this war. However, while our troops are fighting for us, I will continue to fight for them," said Senator Mikulski. "No one could ask more of our troops; they are brave and courageous and have fought valiantly. No one could ask more of their families and their communities. This supplemental shortchanges those communities and other Americans struggling to meet pressing needs."
Jim Nussle, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), testified before the full committee on the administration's request. For video of Senator Mikulski questioning Director Nussle, go to: Click Here.