Thursday, December 14, 2023

GOP Hardliners Unhappy as Defense Bill Passes (Daily Rundown by Newser)

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December 14, 2023
 
The Big Rundown
The House passed a defense policy bill Thursday that authorizes the biggest pay raise for troops in more than two decades, overcoming objections from some conservatives concerned the measure did not do enough to restrict the Pentagon's diversity initiatives, abortion travel policy, and gender-affirming health care for transgender service members. Keep reading
 
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