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Defense Bill Passes With Controversial Changes | Tulsa News
The House just passed a historic $1.15 trillion defense bill with a controversial name change — the Department of Defense is now the Department of War — sparking fierce debate. While the bill includes pay raises for service members and boosts military readiness, it also drew sharp criticism from Democrats over soaring spending, especially as Republicans attached contentious election overhaul provisions. The vote was razor-thin, highlighting deep partisan divides. Though the White House applauds the spending and name change, it opposes some provisions that could limit presidential authority…
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