House approves $10B war reserve despite calls to spend it

The House March 20 approved a $10 billion war reserve as part of the fiscal 2003 budget resolution despite calls by some members to spend the money right away on weapon systems and other urgent needs. Some lawmakers, including Rep. Curt Weldon (R-Pa.), chairman of the House Armed Services...

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