News, Would you withhold $4 billion in aid to Afghanistan? (Taliban, money, programs)

[JD59]

Allegations that Afghan officials and foreign contractors are stealing much of the country’s foreign aid has compelled a House committee to vote down a request for $4 billion in US aid. But Gen. David Petraeus says the money is needed for the counterinsurgency strategy against the Taliban and for quick development of the country.

Would you withhold $4 billion in aid to Afghanistan? - CSMonitor.com

[lmkcin]

Yup, I would rather fund programs here, then give it to the Taliban wannabe's and Halliburton.

[TnHilltopper]

House war funding bill clears key hurdle
The Associated Press: House war funding bill clears key hurdle

Aren't we about to grant an additional 33 billion in emergency war funding on top of what we have already alloted to Afghanistan? 4 billion is about the same amount as the Carlyle Group charges for 34 cafe' late's in their break room.

[Peggy Anne]

General Proctologist will say anything to keep his war going.

[HappyTexan]

A big YES..use that instead for Americans out of work.
If they are intent on spending it then at least spend it on us before we go bankrupt.

[KevK]

Originally Posted by John1960

Allegations that Afghan officials and foreign contractors are stealing much of the country’s foreign aid has compelled a House committee to vote down a request for $4 billion in US aid. But Gen. David Petraeus says the money is needed for the counterinsurgency strategy against the Taliban and for quick development of the country.

Would you withhold $4 billion in aid to Afghanistan? - CSMonitor.com

Make them cut somewhere else to pay for it. I want to see how well the Republicans like it when their programs get the ax to pay for their wars.