By Geoff Fein The Marine Corps could be facing dire consequences if Congress and the president are unable to reach an agreement on the supplemental defense bill, according to a Marine Corps official. The Marine Corps is spending about $750 million a month, half of which goes toward supporting forces in Iraq and other war efforts, Lt. Gen. John Castellaw, deputy commandant for programs and resources, said at a Defense Writers Group breakfast yesterday. "We've got about $5 billion in…
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