From The Washington Post:
Points of Contention Include Guantanamo Bay, Abuse Photos and Loan to IMF
A bill to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan has turned into a major legislative challenge on Capitol Hill, as members press President Obama from the left and the right on a number of fronts: the logistics of closing the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, the release of photos showing abuse of detainees and a proposed loan to the International Monetary Fund.
The vote on the bill was delayed last week, and House Democratic aides said yesterday they are still trying to round up enough votes to pass the provision. The bill, which costs about $100 billion, would fund the wars through September.
Despite the discord, the legislation ultimately is likely to pass, but there are numerous obstacles to overcome
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My Comment: Putting pork and other financial disbursements that have nothing to do with the wars that America is fight on a war funding bill is unconscionable .... but this (unfortunately) has always been the case in Washington.