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Bipartisan Defense Bill Approved
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Congress passes a $886 billion defense bill with a 5.2% military pay raise, excluding contentious issues like abortion and trans rights. The bill also includes measures to counter China in the Indo-Pacific and military aid for Ukraine.
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How could the approval of this defense bill influence international relations, particularly in the context of countering China and aiding Ukraine?
How might the exclusion of contentious issues impact the effectiveness of the defense bill?
What are the implications of extending the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and implementing caps on pay for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives?
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