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Troop Standoff Halts $88B Bill | US News
House Republicans are blocking an $88 billion emergency spending bill—covering Iran, farm aid, and Ebola—until the Trump administration reverses course on troop withdrawals from Poland. Led by Rep. Don Bacon, the hold hinges on bringing back thousands of troops, sparking a major rift between defense hawks and the White House’s “America First” stance. With Republicans holding a slim majority, even a few defections could derail the bill, while fiscal conservatives and Democrats also oppose the massive spending. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is demanding Pentagon clarity on what he calls a policy…
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