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Defense Bill Sparks Partisan Divide | San Antonio News
The House just passed a historic $1 trillion-plus defense bill packed with explosive changes — including a possible name switch for the Pentagon to the Department of War, pay raises for troops, and controversial social policy provisions. The razor-thin 216-212 vote exposed deep partisan rifts, as Democrats balked at the spending surge and clashed with Republicans over election reform tied to the bill. While GOP leaders pushed hard to pass their election overhaul through this must-pass package, top committee chairs like Mike Rogers and Adam Smith vow to bridge divides — even as Smith warns the…
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