The American people are entitled to know before the election, not after the election, what at least the estimated costs of these continuing wars are to the American people in dollars as well as in lives, as well as with regard to the length of the occupation.
Byrd emphasizes the need for transparency on war costs before elections.
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Why should Congress not have some limitations on this? It is the taxpayers' money.
The President hasn't requested one dime of his $81.9 billion supplemental for the veterans' healthcare system.
The Department is firmly committed to working closely and openly with Congress in order to protect the health of our servicemembers.
Promoting efficiency and preventing fraud in defense acquisitions will obviously be a high priority.
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