supplemental
/ˌsə plə ˈmɛn təl/
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Definition(s):
- (adj) functioning in a supporting capacity
- (adj) added to complete or make up a deficiency
Synonym(s)
Usage(s):
- The last of the war supplemental bills from now on in the Administration is folding such requests into the normal budgeting process is on the floor in the House today.
- Kean had sought the funding as part of the $75 billion supplemental spending bill that the president just requested to pay for war with Iraq.
- When the supplemental was made into law, Republican critics labeled all of the non-war related items pork.
Quotes
- "I believe it is consistent with the language included in the supplemental appropriations bill passed by a bipartisan majority of the Senate," Reid said in a statement issued by Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wisc., the bill's sponsor. "If the...on Apr 2, 2007 By: Harry Reid Source: USA Today
- "I have determined that this incident is of such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the state and affected local governments and that supplemental federal assistance is necessary," Daniels said.on Nov 3, 2007 By: Arnold Schwarzenegger Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
- "This supplemental should be about supporting the troops and providing what they need," said Rep. Dan Boren, D-Okla., on Monday upon returning from a trip to Iraq.on Mar 12, 2007 By: Dan Boren Source: USA Today
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