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House leaders reach deal on war funding bill
19 Jun 2008 00:18:55 GMT
Source: Reuters
WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) - House lawmakers have struck a deal on an emergency supplemental spending bill that will fund U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, House Republican Leader John Boehner said on Wednesday.

"This evening, Republican and Democratic leaders in the House have reached a tentative agreement that will get our troops in the field the tools they need for victory."

The White House said President George W. Bush can support the emergency spending bill, which it says includes $2.65 billion for future disaster relief. (Writing by JoAnne Allen; editing by Todd Eastham)


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