US officials continue to calculate the cost of the ongoing military offensive against Saddam Hussein.
US Congressional leaders will be meeting today with US President George W. Bush who is seeking $80 billion to pay for the war. Officials believe that Bush's growing popularity will assist him in his quest for the required funding.
House and Senate democrats last week questioned the wisdom of passing tax cuts ahead of a clear picture of the ongoing war.
Some experts warn the $80 billion figure is only a starting amount, warning if the offensive takes longer than anticipated, the actual final figure could be higher.
US Congressional leaders will be meeting today with US President George W. Bush who is seeking $80 billion to pay for the war. Officials believe that Bush's growing popularity will assist him in his quest for the required funding.
House and Senate democrats last week questioned the wisdom of passing tax cuts ahead of a clear picture of the ongoing war.
Some experts warn the $80 billion figure is only a starting amount, warning if the offensive takes longer than anticipated, the actual final figure could be higher.