The White House chief budgeteer Rob Portman told reporters Tuesday that the Administration’s estimate of $110 billion to fund the war in Iraq for Fiscal 2007 is too low. He believes it could go as high—or higher—that last year’s $120 billion. The amount, said Portman, hinges on the new plan the Administration ultimately formulates.
Air Force depots are not typically meant for quick repair jobs, but during Operation Epic Fury, the service moved some of its stateside heavy maintenance capability forward to fix battle-damaged aircraft closer to the fight.
