Bush Dedicates $290 Million in Emergency Funds to Afghanistan

[bluedog]

I thought some of the 87 billion was going to Afghanistan....they need more money????

30 September 2003



In a September 30 letter to the speaker of the House, President Bush notified the Congress of his intention to allocate $290 million drawn from the Emergency Response Fund to the State Department's initiatives in Afghanistan.

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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
September 30, 2003

TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 30, 2003

Dear Mr. Speaker:

In order to continue responses necessary as a result of the September 11th terrorist attacks, I am notifying the Congress of my intent to reallocate funds previously transferred from the Emergency Response Fund (ERF).

At this time, $290 million of ERF funds will be transferred to the Department of State to accelerate a variety of initiatives already underway in Afghanistan.

The details of this action are set forth in the enclosed letter from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

Sincerely,

GEORGE W. BUSH

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