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Senate defense bill to raise troop pay and bar trans care for minors to receive final vote


Published on 2024-12-18 14:21:14 - PBS
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  • Lawmakers said those were key to improving the quality of life of service members at a time when many military families rely on food banks and other government assistance programs to make ends meet. "It includes major quality of life improvements ...

The Senate is preparing for a final vote on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a 5.2% pay raise for troops, the largest in over two decades, and aims to set defense policy and authorize $886 billion in spending. The bill, which has already passed the House, contains several contentious provisions, including a ban on funding for transgender medical care for minors, restrictions on abortion access, and the elimination of diversity and inclusion programs within the military. These elements have sparked debate, with critics arguing that they inject cultural issues into what should be a straightforward defense policy bill. Despite these controversies, the NDAA is expected to pass with bipartisan support, though some Democrats have expressed opposition due to the inclusion of these divisive amendments.

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