The Office of Management and Budget yesterday praised the overall thrust of the $27 billion fiscal year 2002 anti-terrorism supplemental as passed by the House Appropriations Committee, but harshly criticized provisions that would alter funding or restrict executive branch action -- especially pertaining to the Army's Crusader artillery system. The statement raises a policy objection, not a financial one, to congressional efforts blocking the Pentagon's attempt to kill the $11-billion howitzer program and redirect the funds. "The President's senior advisers...
