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House Appropriations Approves $694.6 Billion FY ‘21 Defense Spending Bill Along Party Lines

House Appropriations Approves $694.6 Billion FY ‘21 Defense Spending Bill Along Party Lines
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The House Appropriations Committee voted along party lines Tuesday to approve its $694.6 billion fiscal year 2021 defense spending bill, including striking down an amendment that would allow the Pentagon to divert additional funds towards border wall construction. Debate during Wednesday’s mark-up hearing eschewed discussions over specific program adjustments, while previewing partisan divides over issues such as the border wall and blocking funds for military action against Iran that have faced the threat of a potential presidential veto. “While this…

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