Lawmakers OK $87.5 billion plan

Thursday, October 30, 2003

WASHINGTON -- Congressional negotiators agreed Wednesday on an $87.5 billion aid package for Iraq and Afghanistan that meets a White House demand that none of the money be provided as loans.

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