NEW : Defense Department spokeswoman calls bill a victory for President Bill . The signing comes two weeks before the deadline that Defense Secretary Robert Gates had established for the funds . Bush signs supplemental spending bill with $ 162 billion for wars . Legislation funds Afghanistan and Iraq wars through March of 2004 without restrictions . Bill also contains veteran education and unemployment benefits and disaster relief .
NEW : Defense Department spokeswoman calls bill a victory for President Bill . Bush signs supplemental spending bill with $ 162 billion for wars . Legislation funds Afghanistan and Iraq wars through March of 2004 without restrictions . Bill also contains veteran education and unemployment benefits and disaster relief .