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SLUG: 2-301732 Congress/War Funding (S-Upd)
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DATE=04/03/03 TYPE=CORRESPONDENT REPORT TITLE=CONGRESS/WAR FUNDING (S-UPD) NUMBER=2-301732 BYLINE=DAN ROBINSON DATELINE=CAPITOL HILL CONTENT= VOICED AT: /// UPDATES WITH HOUSE DEBATE OVER AID TO TURKEY /// INTRO: As Congress debates Iraq war legislation, Democrats and Republicans are clashing over additional spending for homeland security, as well as aid to U-S allies and Iraq's reconstruction. V-O-A's Dan Robinson reports from Capitol Hill. TEXT: House and Senate lawmakers debated amendments aimed at punishing U-S allies who opposed the war in Iraq or, as with Turkey, were less cooperative than hoped. Republican Congressman Randy Cunningham proposed deleting one-billion dollars in aid to Turkey. He was opposed by lawmakers who noted Turkey is now allowing fuel and other supplies to flow to coalition forces in Iraq. (Here is) Republican Congressman Jim Kolbe: /// KOLBE ACT /// A strong and economically-viable, and democratic, Turkey is a model in the Middle East, and it is essential to U-S strategic interests. /// END ACT /// There was also debate over efforts by Democrats to add more money for homeland security to House and Senate versions of the Iraq war bill than President Bush requested. (signed) NEB/DAR/TW |
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