Short conflict, less ammo kept war cost down
By Laurence McQuillan, USA TODAY
WASHINGTON A short conflict that used fewer missiles, sparked fewer oil field fires and created fewer refugees than anticipated produced a lower-than-expected financial cost for the major combat in Iraq.
That means President Bush won't have to go back to Congress for additional funding this year, a step that could have revived the debate over the war.
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By Laurence McQuillan, USA TODAY
WASHINGTON A short conflict that used fewer missiles, sparked fewer oil field fires and created fewer refugees than anticipated produced a lower-than-expected financial cost for the major combat in Iraq.
That means President Bush won't have to go back to Congress for additional funding this year, a step that could have revived the debate over the war.
MORE
