The House as soon as next week is set to take up a $165.4 billion war-cost spending bill packed with $51.8 billion for new weapon systems, including $2.3 billion for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities and $3.7 billion to counter roadside bombs, two capabilities that are top priorities for Pentagon leaders. The House Appropriations defense subcommittee yesterday marked up the spending bill, combining $99.5 billion for the balance of fiscal year 2008 supplemental appropriations the Bush administration has requested, along...
