Government Spending Update
With the new administration in place and the stimulus package reaching an unprecedented high, these weekly reports will explore how the new administrations policies and changes to OMB will impact procurement and spending initiatives. The Government Spending Update is a must listen for anyone doing business or hoping to do business with the federal government.

Funding for GWOT Needed

May 4, 2009 - 9:00am



Defense Secretary Robert Gates is urging Congress to approve money for the Global War on Terror quickly.

The Washington Post reports that $83.4 billion dollars will be spent in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Some of that money will also be used as aid for Pakistan.

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Daniel Inouye has said he thinks the Senate will likely approve the money soon -- but could give no firm timeline.

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer has said he thinks it could happen during the second week of May.
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