But Rep. Lynn Woolsey , a prominent anti-war Democrat , said the requested funding would `` prolong our occupation of Iraq through at least the end of 2011 , '' when U.S. troops are scheduled to leave the country , `` and it will deepen and expand our military presence in Afghanistan indefinitely . '' NEW : About $ 9.8 billion would pay for body armor and protective vehicles . Comment: NEW : Democratic lawmaker says funds would prolong U.S. occupation of Iraq . Funds would bring tab for Iraq and Afghanistan wars to $ 947 billion .
NEW : About $ 9.8 billion would pay for body armor and protective vehicles . Comment: NEW : Democratic lawmaker says funds would prolong U.S. occupation of Iraq . Funds would bring tab for Iraq and Afghanistan wars to $ 947 billion .