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sampsonblk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-28-07 05:06 PM
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Democrats to load Iraq bill with add-ons (AP)
WASHINGTON - While Democrats try to restrict how President Bush can spend the $100 billion he wants for Iraq, they also hope to load his measure up with $10 billion in add-ons — from aid for avocado growers to help for children lacking health insurance...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070228/ap_on_go_co/iraq_add_ons

Just for the record, I am opposed to this on principle. Most of the "add-ons" listed are very important and should be funded on their own.
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