How much has Congress appropriated since the attacks on September 11th?
Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States has initiated three military operations. Operation Enduring Freedom covers Global War on Terror operations and operations in Afghanistan. Operation Noble Eagle provides needed security improvements on military bases across the U.S. and covers homeland security operations. Finally, Operation Iraqi Freedom, the most reported of the three, began with the invasion of Iraq and continues to provide counterinsurgency and reconstruction efforts in Iraq. These three operations are all considered under the cost of war funding numbers that are reported. Since the beginning of the war, Congress has appropriated just over $610 billion for these three operations combined. That number roughly amounts to about $2026 per American citizen to cover the cost of the War in Iraq. 75% of that funding goes specifically to support Operation Iraqi Freedom, while an additional $190 billion for security initiatives and veterans medical costs as
