Sen. Merkley: Trump's War in Iran Cost DoD Nearly $40 Billion and Drove Nearly Half of Inflation, According to CBO Report
September 16, 2026
September 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release:
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09.15.26
Trump's War in Iran Cost DoD Nearly $40 Billion and Drove Nearly Half of Inflation, According to CBO Report
Washington, D.C. - Today, in response to an inquiry led by Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, along wi . . .
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09.15.26
Trump's War in Iran Cost DoD Nearly $40 Billion and Drove Nearly Half of Inflation, According to CBO Report
Washington, D.C. - Today, in response to an inquiry led by Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, along wi . . .