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Army seeks $141 billion for FY 09 budget
The Army will seek about $141 billion for Fiscal Year 2009, including a 3.4 percent military pay raise and 2.9 percent pay raise for department civilians and $15.5 billion to increase the size of the Army by 7,000 soldiers.

FCS remains top program for research, development
The Army’s is asking for $3.56 billion for the Future Combat Systems, and it remains the service’s top procurement and research and development program for the coming fiscal year.

Surge Brings Sharper Contrast in Iraq
As the troop surge in Iraq approaches its one-year anniversary, Gen. David H. Petraeus said he’s buoyed by successes made and momentum built, but recognizes the job is far from over.

Emergency spending: DoD requests $70 billion foroperations in Iraq, Afghanistan
The Defense Department is seeking $70 billion in emergency spending for operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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