$778 Billion authorization act gets bipartisan approval. Legislators from both parties in the Senate passed a $778 billion national defense spending bill in an overwhelming 89-10 vote, moving…
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House Passes Defense Spending Bill
The bill awaits the Senate vote before heading to the president’s desk. The $768 billion annual defense spending bill for 2022 was passed by the House of Representatives late…
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Defense Bill Stalls in Senate
The delay comes due to national security amendments and concerns. The annual National Defense Authorization Act has stalled in the Senate after lawmakers asked for more time to…
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National Defense Authorization Act Passes House
Includes formation of UFO study office and the registration of women for Selective Service. On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)…
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White House Budget Office Asks for Spending Increase
Proposed budget would reduce defense spending while raising other administation priorities. President Biden’s term goals were identified in the release of his first federal budget proposal last week.…
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House Votes to Override President’s Veto
Defense spending bill passed with 2/3rds majority On Monday, the House of Representatives successfully voted to override the president’s veto of a required defense spending bill, making it…
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Defense Bill Would Halt Afghan Troop Drawdown
Act would require assessment before troop level can decrease. A congressional conference report released last week includes language aimed at preventing a U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, in…
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Congress Returns to Washington
Plans to conclude 2020 term with relief bills and the national budget. Lawmakers returned to Washington, D.C., this week following the Thanksgiving holiday break. Members have stated that…
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Senate Passes $740 Billion Defense Bill
Legislation includes removing Confederate names from military bases. On Thursday, the Senate passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, a $740 billion bill that sets policy…
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