Obama Seeks $2.2 Billion for Diplomatic Security Projects
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The Obama administration proposed $2.2 billion in the year starting Oct. 1 for building projects to improve security at diplomatic facilities following last year’s attack on a U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya.
The funding is part of a $4.4 billion budget request for security staff, construction and infrastructure upgrades in fiscal 2014, a $996 million increase from fiscal 2012.