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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Congress Approves Historic Pay Increase for Troops, Awaits Senate Approval"

Congress has passed a US defense policy bill that authorizes the largest pay increase for troops in over 20 years. The bill, which received bipartisan support, does not include provisions blocking the Pentagon's abortion travel policy or restricting gender-affirming healthcare for transgender service members. However, Republicans secured concessions on diversity and inclusion training in the military. The bill also includes a short-term extension of a surveillance program, which has drawn criticism from both sides of the political spectrum. It sets key Pentagon policy and authorizes $886 billion for national defense programs. The bill now awaits President Joe Biden's signature.

via The Guardian US|

#defense-bill #pentagon-policy #politics

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Senate Approves Historic Defense Policy Bill with Pay Raises and Ukraine Aid

The Senate has passed a defense policy bill that includes the largest pay raise for troops in over two decades, but it has left out several policy priorities of social conservatives, leading to a divisive debate. The bill does not include language blocking the Pentagon's abortion travel policy or restricting gender-affirming healthcare for transgender service members. However, Republicans secured concessions on diversity and inclusion training in the military. The bill also includes a short-term extension of a surveillance program, which has faced bipartisan pushback due to concerns about privacy. The bill sets key Pentagon policy and authorizes $886 billion for national defense programs. It addresses issues related to Ukraine and China, but some House Republicans are opposing it due to the Pentagon's abortion reimbursement policy.

via NBC News|

#china #defense-policy-bill #politics

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Trump and DeSantis: Collision of Campaigns and Awkward Encounters"

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, both leading Republican presidential candidates, will make separate appearances at two influential social conservative gatherings in Washington. The events will provide an opportunity for DeSantis to differentiate himself from Trump and appeal to evangelical voters, a crucial demographic he needs to win over. The joint visits highlight the significant role Christian conservatives will play in the 2024 nominating contest, particularly in Iowa. DeSantis has actively courted evangelical leaders, while Trump, despite not being a natural ally of social conservatives, aligned with their priorities during his presidency.

via The New York Times|

#desantis #evangelical-voters #politics

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Tim Scott's 2024 Presidential Ambitions and Challenges.

Senator Tim Scott is positioning himself as a viable Republican presidential candidate by courting the vote of churchgoers, particularly in Iowa, where his first meetings after his Wednesday announcement were with homeschool families and pastors. Scott's focus on social conservatives could complicate his ability to appeal to a newer generation of Republican voters with looser opinions on abortion access and marriage equality. Despite this, Scott's advisers say his path to viability involves courting the vote of churchgoers, particularly in Iowa, where his first meetings after his Wednesday announcement were with homeschool families and pastors.

via POLITICO|

#abortion-rights #evangelicals #politics