House Republicans push through defense bill limiting abortion access and halting diversity efforts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a sweeping defense bill Friday that provides an expected 5.2% pay raise for service members but strays from traditional military policy with Republicans add-ons blocking abortion coverage, diversity initiatives at the Pentagon and transgender care that deeply divided the chamber. Democrats voted against the package, which had sailed out of the House Armed Services Committee on an almost unanimous vote weeks ago before being loaded with the GOP priorities during a heated late-night floor debate this week. The final vote was 219-210, with four…

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Rep. Schiff blasts Republicans for limiting Russia investigation in US House – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times Rep. Schiff blasts Republicans for limiting Russia investigation in US HouseLos Angeles TimesRep. Adam Schiff, whose frustration with his Republican colleagues on the House Intelligence Committee has been building for months, said Thursday that members of President Trump's party were trying to stymie the congressional investigation into …and more » us republicans – Google News

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