The Difference Between Occupying and Supporting

By Robert Fischer | February 28th, 2008

Inclusion of Iraq and Afghanistan Military Operations Funding with the Consolidated Appropriations

Project Vote Smart’s Synopsis:

Vote to adopt an amendment to the consolidated appropriations bill (HR 2764) to include $70.00 billion for military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Official Title of Legislation:

S Amdt 3874 to HR 2764: To make emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.

Highlights:

- Prohibits these funds from being used to enter into an agreement with the government of Iraq that would subject members of the Armed Forces of the United States to the jurisdiction of Iraq criminal courts or punishment under Iraq law (Division L, Title VI, Sec. 612).

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