A member of the National Guard patrols the area outside of the U.S. Capitol at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. The House passed a defense policy bill Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, that authorizes the biggest pay raise for troops in more than two decades, overcoming objections from some conservatives concerned the measure did not do enough to restrict the Pentagon's diversity initiatives, abortion travel policy and gender-affirming health care for transgender …
December 14, 2023
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Big pay raise for troops in defense bill sent to Biden. Conservatives stymied on cultural issues
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a defense policy bill Thursday that authorizes the biggest pay raise for troops in more than two decades, overcoming objections from some conservatives concerned the measure did not do enough to restrict the Pentagon's diversity initiatives, abortion travel policy and gender-affirming health care for transgender service members.