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White House budget director: ‘We’re working’ on funding request for Iran conflict

White House budget director: ‘We’re working’ on funding request for Iran conflict

Summary

The White House Budget Director, Russell Vought, said that the administration is preparing a request for Congress to approve funding for the military conflict with Iran. The conflict is expected to cost over $10 billion each week.

Key Facts

  • Russell Vought is the White House Budget Director.
  • He spoke to senators about funding for the Iran conflict.
  • The White House is still working on the funding request.
  • The military conflict with Iran may cost more than $10 billion per week.
  • Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham asked about the timing of the request.
  • The funding request must be approved by Congress.
  • This has importance for U.S. government budget and military spending.

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