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This week in Congress: Defense fights before the fireworks

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 24, 2019.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

House passes $983 billion spending package 226-203, bucking White House

The Democratic-controlled House passed a $983 billion appropriations package that aims to fund national security at $17 billion below the White House request.

4 years ago

Ro Khanna and progressive Democrats hope ‘Blue Wave’ shakes up American defense policy

Democratic leaders will have to navigate alongside a caucus of moderates who back strong military spending and progressive members who have decried Pentagon largess.

5 years ago

This week in Congress: US Senate debates Pentagon spending bill

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Aug. 20.

5 years ago

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